| Location | Duncan, SC |
A leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America are in the market for a Sanitation Technician for their Greer, SC Location.
Sanitation Technician
Day Shift: 5:45am 6:15pm 2-2-3 Schedule (Monday Sunday)
Pay: $17.00
Summary Description:
Reporting to the department Manager, the Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting overall operational efficiency.
Essential Job Functions:
Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by company, customer, and/or governing bodies (FDA, SQF, etc).
Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow necessary lock out/tag out procedures when doing so.
Use equipment cleaning chemicals and follow chemical usage and safety as indicated by the labels for application.
Sanitize, foam, scrub and rinse production equipment ensuring that all areas meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards including but not limited to:
o CIP and sanitize, foam, scrub, and rinse production equipment such as containers rinsers, warmers, and pasteurizers.
o Clean and sanitize all conveyors, conveying equipment, drip pans, and rails.
o Clean and sanitize floors and drains.
o Clean ceilings and walls in production areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint, and any other debris removal.
o Clean ceilings and walls in warehouse areas to include cobwebbing, flaking paint and any other debris removal.
o Maintain elevators, floors, and stairwells in a clean and safe condition.
? vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping using manual or electric tools.
o Clean and sanitize auxiliary areas such as the Reverse Osmosis area.
Clean facility building, grounds, and parking lots as assigned.
o clean and sanitize bathrooms.
o empty trash cans and replace liners.
o general cleaning of office area
Verifies and validates sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection and chemical concentration testing.
Confirm proper sanitation by monitoring printouts of CIP systems or manual documentation.
Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly.
Ensure that minimum downtime is experienced during sanitation and pre-operational inspections.
Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure the proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule daily.
Required Skills:
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ability to read and understand chemical technical data sheets.
Ability to perform tasks in accordance with safety protocols to prevent accidents and contamination.
Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines (e.g., pressure washers, floor scrubbers).
Ability to identify potential sanitation issues before they become problems.
Competencies:
Safety and Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and other relevant safety regulations.
Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, FDA regulations if applicable).
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Time Management: Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times.
Problem Solving Skills: Creative thinking to develop and implement effective cleaning strategies.
Teamwork: Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co-workers.
Education and Experience:
Highschool diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment, able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler preferred.
Working Conditions:
Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.
CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as disabled veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, hairstyles, hair textures, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.
CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
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