Role Summary
The Sanitizer performs cleaning and sanitation of processing and production equipment to maintain a sanitary work environment on Perrigo’s manufacturing floor. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm ET) with potential off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed. Training is provided to support cross-training on different machinery and basic computer applications.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for environmental cleaning and sanitation of the process equipment and Manufacturing area on a daily basis.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning checklists.
- Respond to out of trend cleaning data for route cause – investigation.
- Prepare and document all cleaning solutions and prep cleaning equipment for use by manually lifting and moving equipment and/or chemicals.
- Verifies the concentrations and effectiveness of sanitation solutions.
- Trained on chemical handling and use.
- Has willingness and ability to be cross-trained on different pieces of machinery in production.
- Operate and navigate computer and various applications.
- On occasion assists Operators with labor duties related to CIP’s, normal dry cleans, wet washes, assembly/disassembly of equipment, silo switches, start ups & shut downs. Accurately and completely processes and handles animal feed and rework while complying with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. Operate a vacuum sealing machine.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A High School diploma (or GED) is required and will be verified prior to employment start date.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions. This is essential to ensure your safety, wellbeing, and product quality.
- Ability to perform duties in a safe, efficient and sanitary manner.
- Ability to operate and navigate a computer and various systems & applications.
- Excellent attendance record and work history.
- The ability to write legibly for documentation.
- Basic math and reading/comprehension skills.
- Willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to perform specific job duties per zoning requirements.
Skills
- Proficiency in operating a computer and various applications.
- Strong adherence to safety protocols and GMP/SOPs.
- Ability to work with sanitation chemicals and follow cleaning procedures.
Education
- High School diploma or GED.
Additional Requirements
- Bending, stooping and lifting up to 55 pounds on a regular basis is required.
- Standing and walking for 10+ hours of shift.
- Incumbent will be exposed to noise, extreme warm temperatures, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
- Candidate must be able to wear all required and necessary safety equipment and garments.
- Work from ladders, scaffolding and staging is required.