SANITATION - TECHNICIAN

Position Description Sanitation Technician Overall Goal of Position: Performs cleaning and sanitation of the facility and equipment with the guidance of Quality for the support of production, and helps make OurRecipe@SauerBrands:   What are we making? A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families Why are we making it? To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors How do we make it? With Integrity Creativity Executional Excellence Teamwork Where are we going? / What does our “product look like? One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.   Job Summary The primary focus is to support facilities and production by keeping production equipment and lines clean and sanitized to ensure the healthiest products to excite and delight our customers.   Reports to Sanitation Supervisor.   Key Duties and Responsibilities Clean and sanitize production equipment and lines: Logs and records all cleaning and sanitizing activities Maintains facilities for the cleanliness of GMP's for food manufacturing Communicates with production for cleaning requirements Performs testing of surface areas for organic tooling and logs results Performs sanitizer concentration testing and logs results Provides necessary manufacturing support as directed ·   Culture Building Supports the Sanitation Manager in other sanitation actions and programs necessary for developing the desired company culture Support Our Recipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented, and customer-focused attitude     Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance) Safety Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, completes all Alchemy and safety training, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers; practices SafeStart concepts Quality Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards Initiative Sees what needs to be done and does it w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed Attendance Shows up on time, ready to work the whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches Communication Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback Integrity Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds Teamwork Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers ·   Job Knowledge/Training Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company required training courses Sanitation Logs Logs kept current and in compliance with accepted Quality department standards Culture Building Organizational Health KPIs KPIs for OurRecipe What you do and how you act Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work) Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands   What We Are Looking For:  Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:   Personal Characteristics Professional Demeanor Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”. Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative, and inquisitive Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs. No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable. Dependable team player with a positive attitude Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence Passion for organization, and attention to details Personal values that mesh with SBI values   Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance   Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms) Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities Strong teamwork skills Good verbal communication skills Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible   Education & Experience: High School diploma or GED required One to three months prior experience or training preferred   What Is In It For You? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:  401K plan Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Vacation & Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Disability Insurance Other Voluntary Insurance Options   Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.   Job Location:             Mauldin, SC

Salary : $24,100 - $30,500