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Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc

Plant Sanitation Technician - 1st Shift

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc, Merrillville, Indiana, us, 46411

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Overview The Plant Sanitation Technician is essential to the manufacturing process. Through training and development, they operate, clean, and maintain automated production machinery and are responsible for the overall cleanliness of production areas.

Scope The Plant Sanitation Technician supports production teams by creating and maintaining a sanitary GMP manufacturing environment. This team member works with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure food safety and sanitation practices are at the highest standards plantwide. Plant Sanitation Technicians are responsible for cleaning and maintaining a sanitary environment throughout the plant to comply with company and regulatory requirements.

Core Values

Own It

Hustle and Refuse to Settle

Love People

Act for the Greater Good

Find a way

Responsibilities

Must maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Responsible for the cleanliness of the manufacturing environment.

Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.

Maintain strict compliance in PPE for extended periods of time.

Understand the use and proper titrations of approved chemicals for the sanitation process and distribution plantwide.

Sanitize equipment and utensils using water pressure hose and chemicals.

Perform and document Sanitation duties as outlined by Master Sanitation checklists.

Interact with Sanitation Supervisors and Leads to prioritize specific projects and evaluate the progress of work.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance departments on cleaning procedures and projects.

Operate Power Scrubbers and PIT equipment (Pallet Jack, Fork Truck, Scissor Lifts, etc.)

Assist with recycling disposal program and general waste management.

Safely operate tray washing machine.

Respond to radio calls for cleanup assistance as needed.

Other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

The success of this position relies highly on a close working relationship with Quality Control, Maintenance, and Production Staff.

Self-directed

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team player

Time management assertiveness to adjust to specific duties.

Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Basic computer skills

Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours per day with applicable breaks.

Ability to lift, carry, bend, push, pull, and twist frequently as needed.

Ability to walk long distances and walk-up flights of stairs for an 8-hour period.

Ability to operate floor and parts cleaning equipment.

Willingness to work at heights of up to 30 feet in the air.

Ability to operate forklift, electric pallet jack, and scissor lift.

Ability to work with industrial cleaning chemicals for extended periods of time.

Willingness to perform custodial duties when assigned.

Ability to sweep and mop large areas by hand.

Able to wear PPE attire when handling chemicals.

Withstand getting wet from washing machinery for extended periods of time.

Prior experience in food manufacturing setting is not necessary but preferred. Prior experience in kitchen, manufacturing, or medical environment sanitation strongly preferred.

Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.

Regular and timely attendance.

Education

Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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