Job Purpose

The Sanitor is responsible for supporting the Company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.  

Essential Functions

• Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Complete cleaning tasks per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning
• Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks 
• Perform basic janitorial duties (e.g., emptying garbage, sweeping, stocking supplies)
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• 1 year minimum working with production equipment or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines
• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
• Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety
• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage
• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

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