Sanitation Technician - Second Shift (Maintenance)

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the food manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. This role involves working in various production areas, using specialized cleaning equipment, and following strict safety and sanitation procedures.

Essential Functions:

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Cleaning and Sanitizing: Thoroughly clean and sanitize production equipment, work areas, and other facility areas according to established protocols.
• Compliance: Ensure all cleaning procedures meet company standards and regulatory requirements for food safety.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, including sanitation logs and reports.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain cleaning equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Position Requirements:

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire duration of the shift.
• Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean various equipment and facility areas.
• Manual Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Climbing: Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to reach high areas and equipment.
• Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and compliance with standards.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks consistently throughout the shift.
• Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments.

Education and Experience:

• Experience: Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning roles, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

Attendance:

Consistently demonstrates regular and reliable attendance by reporting to scheduled shifts and appropriately managing the use of time off. Works overtime and alternative shifts as needed.

Quality

Follows procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Must also produce quality work measured by efficiency, accuracy, and completion of both personal and company goals in a manner that embodies CM values and our culture of integrity, dignity, and respect.

Safety/Legal

Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following all compliance and CM safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Wage Information: An employee in this position can expect a hourly wage starting at $23.99 per hour plus a shift differential.  All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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