Sanitation Technician II - Industrial Cleaning - Essentia

LGI Homes•Lytton, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. The incumbent will maintain the high standard of cleanliness to comply with food safety standards using the 7 steps to sanitation throughout the facility in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures and to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.
Adhere to company policy and procedures, complying with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
Reporting to work on time for every assigned shift.
Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Able to work in a team environment and assist in other work related areas as requested.
Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, storage, use, measurement of concentrations.
Knowledge of SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures).
Knowledge on the proper steps involved in cleaning and sanitation.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used for effective cleaning and sanitation.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to clean following proper safety procedures when handling chemicals, lockout tag out, climbing ladders, etc.
Ability and willingness to work in hot and/or damp conditions.
Ability to work and complete daily tasks without supervision.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.

Nice To Haves

Food/Feed manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual.
Sanitize floors, drains, walls, and shelves.
Responsible for maintaining a clean facility, inside and out using the 7 steps of sanitation.
Responsible for performing pre-op and notifying quality and operations departments that pre-op is completed.
Perform record keeping for the sanitation schedule.
Removes used smocks and hangs cleaned smocks in Red Zone.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Continuously improve the sanitation process.
Accurately mix the correct chemicals to achieve the correct concentrations.
Safely transfer cleaning chemicals from storage container to application equipment.
Responsible for correctly labeling secondary containers
Occasionally cleans offices, breakroom, conference room and restrooms.
Perform other duties as assigned.