Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Fresh Express • Grand Prairie, TX

3d

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician works in a fast-paced, wet, cold environment maintained at 34–36 degrees Fahrenheit. The role is responsible for overall plant sanitation to meet regulatory and company requirements, including cleaning production equipment and other plant areas. The technician uses cleaning and sanitizing equipment and chemicals, follows written procedures and cleaning schedules, and takes a proactive approach to resolving cleaning and sanitation problems. The listed duties describe the general nature and level of the work and are not exhaustive; they may change at the employer’s discretion.

Requirements

• Must be physically capable of lifting and pushing, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to identify and properly use hazardous chemicals and materials after training.
• Basic mechanical skills are required to dismantle production equipment and operate cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Must be able to make decisions and think independently.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• No test is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean the plant and production equipment, including conveyor belts, dryer barrels, water shakers, and other metal equipment.
• Operate a foamer and pressure washer; sweep floors; shovel and remove garbage.
• Hand-scrub equipment and walls as required.
• Clean and sanitize drains and traps according to the cleaning schedule, and minimize standing water.
• Keep sanitation equipment and supplies neat and orderly in the chemical cage.
• Use chemicals and hazardous materials cautiously and follow instructions before and during use.
• Perform sanitation steps sequentially: air-blow excess product, pre-rinse equipment, foam equipment, post-rinse, and sanitize.
• Follow written sanitation procedures and proactively address cleaning and sanitizing problems.
• Dismantle production equipment as needed and operate cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed