Sanitation Associate 3rd Shift - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Job Description:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the overall cleaning of all Food Contact equipment in the Productions Areas. The Sanitation Technician will be required to monitor all cleaning and sanitizing of all Food Contact areas. The Sanitation Technician will ensure that all equipment is being cleaned per the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. All Sanitation Technicians will follow all instructions of the Land O' Lakes policies. These tasks are required to be completed during a defined amount of time, so that the production schedule is not impacted negatively. The workload of the Sanitation Team varies daily but is required to be completed on time. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer.

To become a successful member of the Sanitation department, a person must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to get "dirty."

Location city, state : Turlock, CA

Hours: 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM (Monday - Friday)

Wage: $28.06 Hourly

Sign on Bonus:$2,000 - $1,000 paid after 30 days of employment. $1,000 paid after 6 months of employment

Technician Responsibilities:

• Responsible to effectively understand all Master Sanitation Schedule Requirements for each Production Line.
• Review Production schedule with Lead and understand the next day's production schedule.
• Responsible for effectively being able to set up Fillers and production lines in accordance with the schedule
• Effectively conduct a Post Op inspection with the Quality Tech their assigned area of responsibility daily.
• Responsible to effectively understand the ATP luminometer process, how to use the ATP swabs, and the importance of microbial cleanliness.
• Conduct daily shift titrations of all Chemicals used by sanitation Technician to ensure the chemicals are used in the proper concentration range. These titrations will be recorded on the titration log.
• Responsible to effectively being able to disassemble all Kettle valves on last production day, clean, sanitize and rebuild if applicable.
• Responsible to effectively disassemble all Fillers using hand tools from the Sanitation Tool Cart.
• Manually clean any assigned Production equipment per Master Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all food contact equipment.
• Responsible to effectively use and understand the importance of all PPE issued and report any issues with PPE to the Sanitation Lead promptly.
• Update the Sanitation Lead or Sanitation Supervisor as equipment cleaning is completed during your shift.
• Effectively complete the annual Ecolab Chemical Safety Training and pass the Ecolab test to maintain GHS rating current for Land O Lakes
• Safely lock out and tag out all equipment assigned as necessary. Responsible to effectively start up and jog Filler lines and conveyer's using correct LOTO process.
• Responsible to effectively be able to complete basic troubleshooting steps of equipment during start up and shutdown to review for mechanical issues. Elevate any issues beyond your capability to maintenance tech for correction. i.e... (PLC or Timing issues).
• Responsible to effectively fully understand the 16 sections of the Safety Data Sheet format.
• Report to assigned work station on time at start up, and after breaks and lunches
• Report all safety and GMP Violations to your Lead or Sanitation Supervisor immediately.
• Complete drain cleaning within the written SSOP parameters.

• Responsible to effectively work with Sanitation Team member to clean all kettles within 3 hrs.
• Attend and successfully complete the annual Allergen Food Safety Training.
• Responsible to effectively hook up and operate our CIP Circuits. This includes the product line circuit, silos and caramel skid circuits.
• Assist Production Team to complete Daily production prior to CIP and Clean up.
• Safety/GMP requirements, Chemical Training required. Understand the Chemical Safety Data Sheet, Master Sanitation Schedule Compliance, and SOP cleaning requirements.
• Possess basic mechanical skills to be able to use sanitation tools to disassemble and assemble all equipment during sanitation.

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime
• When overtime is required, employees are expected to work extra hours as required to meet business needs - this is a requirement of this position.

• This position does not have a fixed schedule. This position requires the employee to be flexible with their schedule so that they can accommodate production schedule and complete all required tasks.
• This can include coming in earlier than expected or staying later than expected.

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older

• 6+ months of industrial manufacturing experience
• Experience communicating work order progress to supervisor and production operators
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with Corrosive Chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma, GED or Associate Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office with strong skills in Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to use enterprise software as well as custom sanitation programs

• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge in their functions and ability to troubleshoot and fix system issues is preferred
• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision
• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks
• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team
• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule
• Demonstrates active participation in solutions and continually finds ways to improve processes
• Able to trouble shoot mechanical problems
• Understand operating principles of food processing equipment
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Land O'Lakes, Inc offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as other company sponsored benefits.

Applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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