Eagle Beverage & Accessory Products
Sanitation Technician Job Description
Reports to: Quality Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Eagle Beverage, a fast growing specialty beverage manufacturer in Kent, WA, focuses on private label syrups, cocktail mixers and beverage powders. Manufacturing since 1972, the company has over 500 SKUs of products and is looking for a dynamic, energetic and committed Sanitation Technician. GENERAL SCOPE:
The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the Company's food processing equipment and processing areas to ensure safe and wholesome products for human consumption. The Eagle Beverage team is a group of motivated individuals who are dedicated to serving our customers and having our products increase their global reach. We're moving extremely fast, and every day will offer the chance to learn and grow professionally, contributing directly to the success of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepping, Mixing and Filling Areas-Syrup and Powders
Tanks, Fillers, Blenders, Mixer, Table Tops-Underside/Shelves, Conveyors, Conveyor Belts-Top/Underside, Equipment Consoles, Pumps, Stainless Steel Piping Lines (Overhead and on the Floor)
Drains, Floors and Walls
Utensils, Utility Carts, Powder Bins/Tubs/Lids, Storage Bins, Storage Tubs
Sinks, Fans, Hoses, Hose Nozzles
Outlying Areas-Windows, Electrical Outlets, Piping Covers, Boiler Units, Water Heaters
Other areas as needed/assigned
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily, weekly and monthly master sanitation schedules
Ability to accurately follow written SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
Sweep production areas as necessary and remove debris
Wipe down all prepping, mixing and filling areas daily
Ensure proper safety gear is clean and accessible for employees using the cleaning chemicals
Record sanitation and verify records kept for the sanitizer used on food contact surfaces (titration of cleaning and sanitizing solutions)
Monitor surfaces of cleaned/sanitized equipment using ATP, Allergen Swabs, other as needed
Reduce cross contamination between processing areas-powder/bottling and warehouse and office areas
Input for updating written SSOPs for daily, weekly and monthly review
Ensure proper use/storage of cleaning and sanitation chemicals
Record keeping and monitoring
Monitor supplies
Ensure the company is compliant with all regulatory state, federal and independent auditory programs
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in food manufacturing companies with SQF, BRC or AIB certification
Detail oriented and good organizational skills
Familiar with chemical use and application
Knowledge/understanding of basic chemistry and microbiology
Knowledge of mechanics, equipment
Knowledge of dry and liquid weights and household measurements
Computer literate in Word and Excel
Good math skills
Daily, weekly and monthly sanitation
Record keeping and monitoring
Monitor supplies
Ability to drive a forklift or be trained/certified to operate a forklift
Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Able to work under limited supervision.
Physically able to safely lift materials and products weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Comfort with taking direction and constructive coaching.
Authorized to work in the US.
I also understand the following software programs may be required during my tenure:
Document Management for Food Safety Systems
Sanitation App
HACCP/HARPC
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Forms
Reports to: Quality Manager
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Eagle Beverage, a fast growing specialty beverage manufacturer in Kent, WA, focuses on private label syrups, cocktail mixers and beverage powders. Manufacturing since 1972, the company has over 500 SKUs of products and is looking for a dynamic, energetic and committed Sanitation Technician. GENERAL SCOPE:
The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for the cleanliness and safety of the Company's food processing equipment and processing areas to ensure safe and wholesome products for human consumption. The Eagle Beverage team is a group of motivated individuals who are dedicated to serving our customers and having our products increase their global reach. We're moving extremely fast, and every day will offer the chance to learn and grow professionally, contributing directly to the success of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepping, Mixing and Filling Areas-Syrup and Powders
Tanks, Fillers, Blenders, Mixer, Table Tops-Underside/Shelves, Conveyors, Conveyor Belts-Top/Underside, Equipment Consoles, Pumps, Stainless Steel Piping Lines (Overhead and on the Floor)
Drains, Floors and Walls
Utensils, Utility Carts, Powder Bins/Tubs/Lids, Storage Bins, Storage Tubs
Sinks, Fans, Hoses, Hose Nozzles
Outlying Areas-Windows, Electrical Outlets, Piping Covers, Boiler Units, Water Heaters
Other areas as needed/assigned
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily, weekly and monthly master sanitation schedules
Ability to accurately follow written SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
Sweep production areas as necessary and remove debris
Wipe down all prepping, mixing and filling areas daily
Ensure proper safety gear is clean and accessible for employees using the cleaning chemicals
Record sanitation and verify records kept for the sanitizer used on food contact surfaces (titration of cleaning and sanitizing solutions)
Monitor surfaces of cleaned/sanitized equipment using ATP, Allergen Swabs, other as needed
Reduce cross contamination between processing areas-powder/bottling and warehouse and office areas
Input for updating written SSOPs for daily, weekly and monthly review
Ensure proper use/storage of cleaning and sanitation chemicals
Record keeping and monitoring
Monitor supplies
Ensure the company is compliant with all regulatory state, federal and independent auditory programs
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in food manufacturing companies with SQF, BRC or AIB certification
Detail oriented and good organizational skills
Familiar with chemical use and application
Knowledge/understanding of basic chemistry and microbiology
Knowledge of mechanics, equipment
Knowledge of dry and liquid weights and household measurements
Computer literate in Word and Excel
Good math skills
Daily, weekly and monthly sanitation
Record keeping and monitoring
Monitor supplies
Ability to drive a forklift or be trained/certified to operate a forklift
Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Able to work under limited supervision.
Physically able to safely lift materials and products weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Comfort with taking direction and constructive coaching.
Authorized to work in the US.
I also understand the following software programs may be required during my tenure:
Document Management for Food Safety Systems
Sanitation App
HACCP/HARPC
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Forms