Sanitation Technician at Little Leaf Farms LLC

Shirley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation, Cleaning, Equipment Disassembly, Chemical Safety, Record Keeping, Quality Control, Physical Endurance, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Training, GMP, HACCP, CIP Procedures, COP Procedures, Janitorial Functions, Environmental Swabbing

Industry

Farming

Description

Description The purpose of this position is to clean and sanitize all areas within the facility to meet GFSI program standards including harvesting equipment, packaging machines, and storage areas within the facility. The Sanitation Technician is also responsible for performing the Janitor essential functions when needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Disassemble, clean, reassemble and sanitize all equipment and clean production areas with the use of pressure sprayers and foaming equipment. Establishes and maintains adequate records to track chemical Inventory and sanitation supplies. Use sanitation and cleaning equipment to complete other job functions including pressure sprayers, vacuums, ladders, floor scrubbers, etc. Measure, weigh, and mix industrial strength cleaners and chemicals, using measuring tanks, and other calibration devices. Notify the Sanitation Lead Person and/or Maintenance Personnel of any mechanical malfunctions or subsequent problems beyond regular operator troubleshooting capabilities. Oversee trash compactor / trash removal and recycling materials from the facility. Know and demonstrate proper Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out of Place (COP) procedures. Complete all Quality and Sanitation paperwork required of the position. Perform pre-operational inspections and communicate findings to the Sanitation Lead Person. Perform and interpret environmental swab reports and communicate and implement corrective actions. Assist in the training of new hires on proper SSOPs, GMPs, PPE requirements, and other Quality and/or Sanitation policies/procedures under direction of the Sanitation Lead Person. Perform the Janitor essential functions when needed. Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: High School Diploma or GED. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS: 1+ year working in production environment. Prior Industrial Sanitation experience and/or experience in regulated industries, i.e., healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods is highly desired. Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 50 lbs. with extreme care and caution when working with plants and product. Ability to meet physical demands including reaching, climbing, bending, walking, standing, and performing repetitive work. Comfortable working in conditions that include cold, height, heat, and high intensity lighting. Basic mechanical skills with the ability to disassemble and reassemble processing equipment Ability to learn Confined Space Entry and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Work with chemicals and sanitizers and adhere to Chemical Safety Training.

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas within the facility to meet GFSI program standards. This includes disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment, as well as maintaining records of chemical inventory and sanitation supplies.