Sanitation

Description

SUMMARY OF JOB: This position operates CIP (Clean in Place) systems, clean, and maintains audit readiness in assigned areas and other areas of the building Duties and responsibilities. Responsible for sanitizing of machinery and cleaning of production and warehouse areas. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for sanitation of all equipment and cleaning of all areas in Production and Warehouse. Equipment includes machines, pumps, valves and tanks. Areas for cleaning include ceilings, walls, and floors. 

• Cleans by CIP system kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls and other areas and types of equipment as assigned 

• Dismantles and reassembles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and clean per Standard Operating Procedures 

• Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket replacement, O-Ring replacement, fill tube straightening, pump seals, lubrication of parts and fitting replacement. 

• Maintains current knowledge for use of all chemicals used. Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures; Tests chemical concentrations in COP Systems and documents results in titration record. 

• Knowledge and understanding of chemicals, cleanliness, and odors • Visual acuity needed for color coded equipment for cleaning and chemicals 

• Mechanical ability required for break down and reassembling of all equipment during sanitation process. 

• Knowledge of safe work habits to ensure proper use of safety equipment provided. 

• Responsible for communicating and working well with fellow employees. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICA TIONS:  Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work well with little supervision. Previous sanitation experience as well as mechanical ability desired. Must be able to work additional hours as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or equivalency desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Must be able to communicate to management critical needs and concerns regarding job duties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability needed to record necessary information.

REASONING ABILITY:  Thorough understanding of overall job position needed to prioritize required daily duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Any mechanical training to assist in breaking down and reassembling machinery is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Constant climbing, bending and reaching.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Area is very wet with chemicals being used. Emptying and cleaning of trash containers required. Must able to work with a variety of chemical compounds without incurring adverse reactions. Environment can be wet and temperatures unpleasant, which at times may prove undesirable.

Salary : $17 - $19