Job Details

Job Title: Sanitation Technician 1

Department: Sanitation

Reports To: Sanitation Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

(THIRD SHIFT)

Summary:

Primary role of Sanitation Tech is cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety, customer quality and worker safety requirements. The Sanitation Technician configures and operates sanitation machinery and equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Reads and interprets control sheets, technician manuals and sanitation standard operating procedures to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Ability to perform all other Sanitation jobs in the facility and manage a high paced environment to ensure high manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Ensures all Safety and Quality Program standards are met in the facility.
• Proven work history with a strong emphasis on safety.
• Help maintain a positive and safe work environment.
• Follow established SOP's and verbal work instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments.
• Participate in food safety training.
• Collaboratively perform other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English effectively.

Special Requirements:

• Shall work extra hours to complete assigned tasks including Holiday's or weekends as needed.

Education - Experience - Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment; food manufacturing sanitation preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of weight and volume measurements.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language; speak, understand, and read written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform required tasks safely, in a fast-paced work environment; ensuring food safety, quality and efficiency standards are achieved
• Positive attitude and a passion for quality food and ice cream a plus!

Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, political affiliation or belief, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Third Shift position 10pm -6am.