Sanitation Technician

Job Description

General Purpose: Proper sanitation of machinery and equipment throughout production room.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly clean, wash and sanitize RMC, extruder, curd tables, COP tanks and molds

• Clean and sanitize drains

• Complete drain logs

• Clean outside of starter and product tanks

• Clean and foam floors as needed

• Clean brine surge tanks whenever required

• Inspect PPE used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment

• Complete MS work order and MS logs accurately and in a timely manner

• Complete special cleaning projects i.e. passivation of equipment

• Fill portable foamers with correct chemicals

• Fill secondary chemical jugs with correct chemicals daily

• Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them

• Weigh, document and dispose of garbage cheese

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

• Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

• Responsible for monitoring and taking corrective actions when necessary for a critical control point as part of the plant HACCP plan

• Ensure that all documentation is done correctly and turned in promptly

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Pay

• Competitive pay - $21.60 - $26.00 per hour based on experience

• Rate includes $1.00 shift differential for hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM

• Paid Overtime

BENEFITS

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k Employer Match

• Life Insurance – Company Paid

• AD&D, STD and LTD - Company Paid

• 144 hours of Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Time

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work with all required PPE's when using chemicals

• Must be able to complete all required documents correctly

• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment when required

• Must be able to complete all duties in a timely manner as required by production schedule

• Must have a flexible schedule as this position does not have a set start time

• Must be able to push and pull mold carts during mold changes and hand cleaning of the molds

• Must be able remove and load molds from the RMC

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $24.00