Sanitation Technician

Pay: $27.27 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (8pm-5am)
Shift & Working Hours: Monday -Thursday & Saturday Shift; 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.

In this role youll be part of the Land OLakes Inc. manufacturing team responsible for the overall cleaning of all food contact equipment in the productions areas. You will ensure that all equipment is being cleaned per the sanitation standard operating procedures. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

The Sanitation Associate is required to work in an environment that is wet very humid and undergoes extreme temperature changes from very hot to very cold. Due to the changing environment a worker must constantly be aware of the effects of these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation process. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisors instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer.

To become a successful member of the Sanitation department a person must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule able to keep up in a fast-paced environment and not afraid to get dirty.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real simple goodness. We believe theres power in every drop of milk our farmers produce and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk we add a little good to peoples lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize food-contact equipment processing equipment and production areas in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
• Safely use cleaning tools and approved sanitation chemicals including corrosive chemicals as required for assigned tasks.
• Follow all safety good manufacturing practice quality production training housekeeping and standard operating procedure requirements.
• Inspect assigned areas and equipment for cleanliness and communicate sanitation progress issues or concerns to the supervisor and production operators.
• Work safely around large processing equipment and remain aware of changing environmental conditions including wet humid hot and cold areas.
• Complete general housekeeping and cleaning duties as assigned.
• Work effectively as part of a team arrive on time complete assigned tasks by established deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Perform multiple tasks and maintain pace in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Follow supervisor instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least 6 months of industrial manufacturing sanitation cleaning or related work experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to read write comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability and willingness to safely work with sanitation chemicals including corrosive chemicals.
• Ability to communicate work progress and concerns to supervisors and production employees.
• Willingness to learn new skills solve problems and troubleshoot within the scope of the role.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a respectful approach when working with others.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to business needs.

Preferred Experience:

• High school diploma GED or associate degree.
• One or more years of manufacturing food production industrial sanitation or cleaning experience.
• Experience using enterprise software or sanitation programs.
• Basic understanding of food-processing equipment and operating principles.
• Experience identifying and reporting basic mechanical or system issues.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent movement including walking standing bending stooping turning twisting pushing pulling raising arms lifting and climbing.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in wet very humid noisy hot and cold environments for extended periods.
• Ability to work in areas where dust and cleaning chemicals may be present.
• Ability to work safely around large processing equipment.

About Land OLakes Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250 farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land OLakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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