CHEESE SANITATION TECHNICIAN

CHEESE SANITATION TECHNICIAN JUNE 2022  Supervisor’s Title:            Cheese Shift Manager          Reports to:                           Cheese Shift Manager  Department:                       Cheese    Exempt Status:                   Non-Exempt - Hourly   Work Schedule:                 Shift Work               JOB SUMMARY The sanitation technician is responsible for the disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing and re-assembly of cheese processing equipment. Also maintains drains, foaming station and extra foaming as needed and stated in long. Help production as needed and requested.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Maintain sinks, supplies and sanitation stations. (hands, boots, etc.) * Responsible for maintaining the Environmental Cleaning Program. * Responsible for the cleanliness of the floor drains and hoses. * Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned equipment, walls, and floors to reduce the possibility of contamination of the product. * Transports trash and waste to disposal area. * Maintain a clean work environment. * Complete environmental cleaning logs. * Attend required training and take the required quizzes to be proficient in the area. * Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses. * Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s. * Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws. * Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. * Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance). * Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices). * Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to appropriate manager. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS   * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * General machine maintenance knowledge preferred. * Possess a strong work ethic. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude. * Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. * Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Punctual and regular attendance is required.  * English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak. * Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.   .   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS   Physical Requirements:   * Physical effort is regularly required.  * May be trained and required to operate a forklift.  * Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding.  * Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.  * Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs.    Typical Environmental Conditions:  * Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.  * May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).  * May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.  * May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.  * May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients. D Shift (Nights)