Sanitation

Ventura Foods • Albert Lea, MN

1d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

To keep all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures. Maintain equipment and comply with food safety regulations to provide safe quality product to customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Must possess good reading and math skills to accurately perform the requirements of the job
• Requires mechanical aptitude and good hand and eye coordination
• Requires good written and verbal communication skills
• Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines
• Capable of being forklift licensed/certified

Responsibilities

• Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from all production equipment, removing parts as needed and putting the equipment back together for all production lines. Also responsible for cleaning overhead pipes and conveyors
• Clean all processing tanks and vats, as well as cleaning or changing out filters as required
• Assist with maintaining daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties. Assist with maintenance of all sanitation related equipment
• Clean floor using sanitation chemicals as required, transporting trash and other waste to the disposal area
• Actively participate in the training of new hires and/or transfers
• Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety procedures, company policies, quality policies and procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as they apply to this position
• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed
• Communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Retirement savings options
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• On-the-job training
• Hourly starting rate of $23.68 with opportunities for hourly rate increases and career progression. Positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts are eligible for a $0.25/hr shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED