Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift North plant

Company: Furlani Foods
Location: Oak Creek
Posted on: June 2, 2025

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Full-time

Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT:THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERAL SANITATION WORK. SANITATION CLEANS UP AFTER PRODUCTION SHIFTS BY BREAKING DOWN THE PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, SCRUB, SCRAPE, WASH, AND SANITIZE. THIS POSITION WILL WORK ON CALL AS NEEDED FOR EMERGENCIES AND PERFORM PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SANITATION WITH PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSIGNED DEPARTMENT. THE SANITATION WORKER SANITIZES ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE PLANT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CUSTOMER SPECIFICATIONS AND WITH COMPANY POLICY AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO PROPER SANITATION, CGMP AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL DUTIES):

• RESPONSIBLE FOR WEARING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
• PERFORM TASKS ASSOCIATED WITH GENERAL SANITATION - TO INCLUDE: SCRUB, SCRAPE, FOAM AND WASH EQUIPMENT TO PERFECT SANITARY CONDITION
• BREAK DOWN PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
• PREPARE MACHINERY FOR NEXT SHIFT
• KEEP PLANT TRASH REMOVED ON A TIMELY BASIS
• REPORT AND RESOLVE FOOD SAFETY ISSUES
• BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND FLOORS MAY BE SLIPPERY
• FOLLOW SANITATION DRESS CODE STANDARDS AND MAINTAINS GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE
• FOLLOW SANITATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SSOPS)
• PERFORM ASSIGNMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED CGMP (CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• PERFORM SCHEDULED TASKS ON THE MASTER SANITATION SCHEDULE
• ABLE TO LEARN HOW TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT, PANS, RACKS, MOLDS, UTENSILS, ETC.
• SWEEP, MOP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE FLOORS
• ABLE TO LEARN HOW TO OPERATE FLOOR SCRUBBING EQUIPMENT AND PRESSURE WASHER
• PARTICIPATE IN ONGOING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT
• MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN WEEKLY DEEP-CLEANING OPERATIONS TO ENSURE PLANT IS THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED
• MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE GROUNDS AND OFFICE AREAS
• CLEAN AND SANITIZE EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS AND BREAKROOM
• CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREEZERS AND OVENS
• PERFORM ALL WORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR POSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS
• DEMONSTRATE GOOD VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• UNDERSTAND THE MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY SYSTEMS AND IS FAMILIAR WITH AIB, SQF, FDA, HACCP, AND CGMP PRACTICES WHICH HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY WITHIN THE WORKPLACE AND THE PRODUCTION OF A SAFE AND QUALITY PRODUCT(S)
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
  
  Requirements
  TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
  • COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY IN SPEAKING, WRITING, AND IN LISTENING.
  • OPEN TO NEW RESPONSIBILITIES, HIGHLY ADAPTABLE.
  • PROACTIVE MIND-SET AND FLEXIBILITY ARE IMPORTANT AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURES.
  • ABILITY TO WORK WITH ALL LABOR GROUPS.
  • ABILITY TO ADAPT TO DIFFERENT JOB FUNCTIONS.
  • TRAINABLE, IS ABLE TO RETAIN WHAT IS TAUGHT.
  • ACTIVELY INVOLVED, ALWAYS WANTING TO LEARN.
  • BASIC EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS KNOWLEDGE.
  • FIRM GRASP ON THE PROCESSING OPERATIONS.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
    • ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN FOOD SCIENCE, QUALITY ASSURANCE, SANITATION OR PEST CONTROL
    • LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS IN PEST CONTROL AND AIB SANITATION PRACTICES
    • A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN FOOD SANITATION OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, CHEMICALS AND PROGRAM STANDARDS, PREFERABLY IN A GENERAL FOOD OR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYOTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:
      • A HIGH-SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED, OR THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SANITATION FIELD.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:WHILE PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THIS JOB, THE EMPLOYEE IS REGULARLY EXPOSED TO MOVING MECHANICAL PARTS. THE EMPLOYEE IS FREQUENTLY EXPOSED TO WET AND/OR HUMID CONDITIONS, HEAT AND EXTREME COLD. THE EMPLOYEE IS OCCASIONALLY EXPOSED TO HIGH, PRECARIOUS PLACES; FUMES OR AIRBORNE PARTICLES; TOXIC OR CAUSTIC CHEMICALS; OUTSIDE WEATHER CONDITIONS; RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND VIBRATION. THE NOISE LEVEL IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IS USUALLY MODERATE.ENTER AND WORK WITHIN TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTS OF -10 TO 85 DEGREES. SOME ASSIGNMENTS MAY INVOLVE EXPOSURE TO NOISE, CHEMICALS, BIOHAZARDS, AND VARIOUS FORMS OF RADIATION. SOME ASSIGNMENTS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THE EVENT OF DIZZINESS, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, OR LOSS OF BALANCE. WORKING CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL FOR A PLANT MANUFACTURING FOOD. FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES ARE FOLLOWED AND UPHELD TO THE FULL EXTENT. WORK WILL INVOLVE LIFTING OF RAW MATERIALS, FINISHED CASES OF BREAD, AND INGREDIENTS. ALL EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A SLIP RESISTANT SAFETY STEEL TOE SHOE.WHILE PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THIS JOB, THE EMPLOYEE IS REGULARLY REQUIRED TO STAND; WALK; USE HANDS TO FINGER, HANDLE, OR FEEL AND REACH WITH HANDS AND ARMS. THE EMPLOYEE IS OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED TO SIT; CLIMB OR BALANCE; STOOP, KNEEL, CROUCH, OR CRAWL AND TALK OR HEAR. THE EMPLOYEE MUST REGULARLY LIFT AND /OR MOVE UP TO 10 POUNDS, FREQUENTLY LIFT AND/OR MOVE UP TO 25 POUNDS AND OCCASIONALLY LIFT AND/OR MOVE UP TO 70 POUNDS. SPECIFIC VISION ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THIS JOB INCLUDE CLOSE VISION, DISTANCE VISION, PERIPHERAL VISION, DEPTH PERCEPTION AND ABILITY TO ADJUST FOCUS.WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES OF THIS JOB THE EMPLOYEE WILL FREQUENTLY ENGAGE IN TEAMWORK. THE EMPLOYEE WILL OCCASIONALLY BE REQUIRED TO USE INTERPERSONAL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. THE EMPLOYEE WILL OCCASIONALLY NEED TO SPEAK AND READ ENGLISH.The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the ADA.
        EEO STATEMENT:To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at JCLLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. JCLLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial or federal law.
        OTHER DUTIES:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
        

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