Sanitation Tech

Lazarus Naturals•Portland, OR

About The Position

This will be a position that works in close partnership with the production team. Therefore, the skill sets of the individuals need to be complementary. Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, as well as a sprawling operation that spans from farming over 300 acres of hemp, extraction, chemical processing, packaging and warehousing to support both brands and private label customers. Lazarus Naturals was founded in 2016 to provide safe and accessible CBD products for everyone who would benefit from them, regardless of their financial situation and ability to pay, which is why we provide a 60% Assistance Program to veterans and people with disabilities or low-incomes. In order to maintain an affordable price point and our commitment to accessibility for all, we have built a vertically integrated business model, which allows us to walk our talk of developing quality, affordable products - from product inception, development, seed, farming, extraction, finished production formulation and packaging, and distribution. Cycling Frog is normalizing the consumption of casual use THC products. We are on a mission to make THC convenient, affordable, and fun by making a sessionable THC beverage the same price as a beer or soda. We want to change the way THC is consumed and viewed by our society by focusing on lower potency, ready to drink beverages that can easily fit into anyone’s lifestyle. Under the Federal Farm Bill it is legal to sell these low potency THC products across all 50 states via the internet, and anywhere you can grab a beer. The purpose of a sanitation tech at Etz Hayim is to work together with Operations and Quality teams in the production of high-quality products while ensuring efficiency and safety. They will be responsible for maintaining cGMP cleanliness standards of equipment, tools, parts and work areas.

Requirements

1 year experience working in batch process manufacturing, with sanitation experience.
Ability to follow SOPs and SSOPs
Able to clearly communicate, including documentation/sign-off of completed tasks
Strong organization skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Able to show up on time and perform duties assigned
Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively. We record task completion and M.S.S. completion on electronic tablets.
Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot warehouse equipment.
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify errors and/or inconsistencies while performing tasks.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to lift 40Lb

Nice To Haves

GFSI, SQF, BRC, Organic, Kosher experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

Hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks are completed and signed off / documented when complete.
Focuses on the cleanliness and maintaining sanitary conditions of the production rooms, facilities and equipment.
Completes assigned Master Sanitation Schedule tasks - items are completed on time and signed off accordingly.
Proper use of chemicals for the task.
Match the needs of production, the business and regulatory requirements. This may and will require reprioritization of tasks to meet the needs.
Execute the plan as defined by the leadership
Participate in the morning production alignment meeting. Understand your role and how you and your actions fit to the team’s goal and completion.
Adhere to daily timelines for tasks
In collaboration with QC, ensures equipment, tools and rooms/facilities maintain cGMP standards at all times.
Completes all training requirements as needed.
Maintain work areas and perform job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Master Sanitation Schedules and Batch Production Record (BPR) instructions.
Work with a lean/efficiency mindset
Observe current working procedures and bring up suggestions for improvement
Master the disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of equipment (Pumps, tanks, kettles, mixer, forming machine, oven, metal detector, etc.)
Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.