Sanitation Technician I - 1st Shift (D1177)

Wellness Pet•Decatur, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

About Wellness Pet Company The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, dental chews, and supplements. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world. Your #lifeatwellnesspet When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Our manufacturing facilities are committed to nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety. To ensure our product quality, we control the entire manufacturing process, from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant, to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive, friendly work environment where you can develop your skills, receive competitive pay, and excellent benefits. Position Summary: The Sanitation Technician I is vital to the manufacturing process, maintaining good housekeeping, following GMPs and sanitation procedures in all areas in and around the plant including production, packaging, warehouse, food ingredient receiving and storage systems to meet the sites Quality and Food Safety requirements.

Requirements

Experience in cleaning and sanitizing within a food manufacturing environment preferred
Must be able to work independently, taking initiative to complete tasks without constant oversight
Must be able to follow detailed instructions
Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language.
Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.
Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform tasks on a ladder or at heights.
Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently and consecutively
Ability to understand chemical usage procedures, personal protective equipment, and apply that knowledge safely to the sanitation process.
Demonstrates positive attitude and takes a proactive approach
Sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable tasks
Energized by fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning and sanitation responsibilities as assigned by the Master Sanitation Schedule, throughout the plant.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, inspects, promotes and maintains adherence to food safety cleanliness in the handling or product, ingredients and finished goods using proper work procedures and compliance with Food Safety Standards as defined by the FDA, FSSC 22000, AIB and/or HACCP programs.
Understand and use chemical or non-chemical pest control systems.
Ensure chemical containers are properly marked and tagged with the ability to track chemical inventory.
Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
Safely operate forklift to perform job duties as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory safety training and adheres to all safety policies/procedures.
Reports all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements.
Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies.
Reports food safety and quality system failures and takes actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.