Technician I, Sanitation - 1st Shift

8818e97f-7e60-4121-8239-97099697b0e9 • York, PA

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About The Position

The Technician I, Sanitation supports the company’s sanitation food safety program by cleaning and sanitizing plant equipment and the facility in compliance with food safety policies and FDA and OSHA regulations. The role performs wash-area, equipment-cleaning, and janitorial tasks; follows SSOPs and safe chemical-use procedures; and identifies equipment requiring deep cleaning. The technician also reports employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns and follows applicable training, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• At least one year working in kitchen cleaning or one year working as a sanitor cleaning equipment or machines in a food plant.
• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse, wash, rinse, and sanitize steps.
• Basic knowledge of the top-down washing sequence for proper food safety.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage.
• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs.
• Basic knowledge of bloodborne pathogens.
• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines.
• Ability to prioritize work and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic wash-area duties, including operating a pan washer and hand-cleaning utensils as needed.
• Perform basic machine disassembly and setup for cleaning, such as removing covers and piping and covering electrical components with plastic.
• Perform janitorial duties throughout the facility, including cleaning outside grounds, restrooms, lunchrooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, training rooms, hallways, entry points, and production areas.
• Complete cleaning tasks according to SSOPs.
• Recognize and address equipment that needs deep cleaning.
• Use chemicals properly and safely to perform cleaning tasks.
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with employee safety and food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED