Location: Centre Hall,PA, USA
DescriptionResponsible for disassembling, scrubbing, washing, drying, and re-assembling various equipment on a routine basis. This includes removing, cleaning, and re-installing pipes, cleaning smokestacks and ventilation hoods. Similar duties apply to cleaning, sanitizing and reassembly of previously disassembled equipment in all areas of the plant, in addition to non-routine sanitations tasks. Operates a forklift and/or electric pallet jack occasionally. Sets up equipment for the next day's production run as required. Assists and learns to operate various types of equipment and machinery. Learns the line flow and production of many products of the Production and Entrée Departments. Cleans machinery and work areas as applicable. Becomes familiar with the proper use of chemicals for cleaning, how to check the pH of chemicals, and the proper storage of all chemicals. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation cleaning as per the Master Sanitation Schedule and as directed by the Supervisor to ensure the Plant is always audit ready. Removes trash and debris from the Production and Entrée Rooms and disposes it properly. Adheres to plant hygiene standards to ensure high product integrity. Keeps work areas clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices. Responsible for following food safety, legality and quality polices and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP's, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc. Adheres to common safety practices and procedures including the wearing of PPE's and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.Performs other duties as assigned by the SupervisorRequirements0 to 1 year of experience working in the industrial food industry0 to 1 year of experience working in sanitation and/or cleaningAbility to read, write and understand the English language; and general skills to satisfactorily complete the job requirements.Ability to communicate clearlyAbility to work with all employees (co-workers and management)Ability to pay attention to detail and be accurate and efficient in recordkeepingMust physically be able to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally