Job Description
Job Description
Job Purpose
Support 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.
Essential Functions
- 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 SSOPs
- Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning
- Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks
- 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
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
High school diploma or equivalent preferred1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment / machinesBasic knowledge of pre- rinse / wash / rinse / sanitize stepsBasic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safetyBasic knowledge of sanitation chemical usageBasic knowledge of lockout / tagout programsAbility to learn how to clean all plant linesAbility to prioritize workAbility to problem-solveAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasksAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment