Technician I - Sanitation

Flagstone Foods • El Paso, TX, US, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician I is responsible for supporting the Company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA, and OSHA regulations. This role involves performing basic wash area duties, machine disassembly for cleaning, completing cleaning tasks per SSOPs, recognizing equipment needing deep cleaning, and properly using chemicals. The technician will also perform basic janitorial duties, report safety and quality concerns, and comply with all safety and food safety requirements.

Requirements

• 1-year minimum working with production equipment or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machine.
• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps.
• Basic knowledge of top-down washing sequence for proper food safety.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage.
• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs.
• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic).
• Complete cleaning tasks per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning.
• Properly use chemicals to perform cleaning tasks effectively and safely.
• Perform basic janitorial duties (e.g., emptying garbage, sweeping, stocking supplies).
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• HSA options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid life coverage
• Company-paid disability coverage

What This Job Offers

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