Sanitation Specialist

Sanitation Team Members are responsible for keeping equipment sanitized in preparation for production. They will use the best techniques for cleaning certain machines around the plant floor.   Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), USDA Guidelines, and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:Clean facilities and equipment, in proper sequence, and in a timely manner enabling pre-op inspection and set-up to begin on time for a successful start-up and hour of power for product            Applies chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses.Applies a hot water wash down (temperature 120-140 degrees) and cold water wash downs for all plant equipment, floors and walls.                                                                                                Clean equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes and lights, smokehouse, etc.        Clean breakroom & bathrooms during workhours.                                                            Gathers trash in carts and transports to trash compactor for disposal.                         Squeegee floors and clean drains in plant area.                                                                  Covers sensitive equipment with plastic for protection.                                                  Follow daily sanitation schedule and achieve specified goals.                                          Complete Master Cleaning Schedule to ensure all areas of facility are cleaned on a regular basisUse the proper chemical for the job and at the specified concentration.             Complete pre-inspections prior to FSQ (Quality) doing pre-operation inspections to minimize deficiencies found.                                                                                                                             Assist with re-assembly of machine(s) for start-up.                                             Suggest improvements to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of all support activities.           Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.                                   SAFETYPerform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.Immediately report all incidents and deficiencies to the lead/supervisor.Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.Handles equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS and Company safety standards.