Role Summary
The Sanitizer performs the sanitizing and cleaning of processing and production equipment to maintain a sanitary work environment. Responsibilities include daily environmental cleaning of the process equipment and Manufacturing area, completing cleaning checklists, investigating out-of-trend cleaning data, and preparing cleaning solutions and equipment. The role requires operating computers and various applications, and may include cross-training on different machinery and assisting with CIP, dry cleans, wet washes, and equipment assembly/disassembly. This is a full-time, 3rd shift position with on-the-job training provided and potential off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage depending on business needs.
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
- Required: A High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Required: Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions.
- Required: Must be able to follow detailed written instructions.
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.