Food Safety/QA Sanitor

Sanitation Responsibilities:

• Perform specific cleaning tasks determined by the QA Manager following Master Sanitation Schedule frequencies and food safety inspections.
• Direct requests specific production/maintenance support cleanups through the QA Manager for response.
• Cleaning tasks to include production equipment, floors, ceiling, walls within the production areas.
• Perform cleaning operations so as not to interfere with manufacturing operations, cross contamination of neighboring equipment, raw materials or stored product.
• This position is NOT responsible for disassembly/reassembly of production equipment machine parts relative to cleaning and sanitizing tasks.
• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment including steamer, foamer and high-pressure washer.
• Ensure sanitation equipment and supplies are used properly, reducing waste and damage.
• Notify the QA manager regarding observed need for mechanical repairs.
• Utilize only chemicals, detergents and sanitizers you have been trained to use.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any unfamiliar detergents or sanitizers to be used, to identify possible hazards and appropriate PPEs. (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Working knowledge with CIP/cleaning chemicals. (Training to be provided).
• Record chemical key sign out for chemicals to be withdrawn from the chemical cage and keep cage locked when not in active use.
• Maintain the work area organized so not to present safety hazards to self or others.
• Follow standard protocols of top-down, dry to wet cleaning for efficiency or food safety cross contact /contamination hazard.
• Preform required tasks without compromising building security (propping/leaving doors open).
• Report any pest or safety issues observed to the QA Manager.
• Follow waste and recycling procedures related to product and non-product wastes, carry wastes to dumpsters.
• Dispose of unused detergents and sanitizers and empty containers in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Duties may include painting prep and painting tasks.
• All other duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships

• This position reports to the QA Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers and management.

• Ability to work independently and/or in group, with minor supervision.
• Self-motivator.
• Competent in English, ability to read, write and follow written instructions.
• Prefer janitorial or sanitation experience.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Performance of duties may require working at heights using ladders and/or scissor or boom lifts. Work routinely with corrosive chemicals, (PPE provided).

• The employee must be able to work near active food manufacturing machinery.

Work Environment.

• Work assignments are primarily performed in an indoor food processing environment that may have wet floors, humid and/or dusty conditions. The ambient noise level does not currently require the use of ear plugs, although these are available. PPEs will vary by assignment. The facility regularly processes known food allergens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Evans, GA 30809: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse Sanitation: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $14 - $0