Sanitation Operator - D Shift (7Pm-7Am)

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Job Title: Sanitation Operator

Location: Nampa, Idaho

Job Summary:

The Sanitation Operator for Materne, North America is responsible for performing cleaning, sanitation and cleaning in place (CIP) processes on high speed production and food processing equipment. This position will also have responsibilities for some janitorial tasks and activities.

This Position works Thursday - Saturday, with every other Wednesday, from 7pm -7am. Wages include the $4.00/hr night shift differential.

Hiring Bonus:

• $500 after 90 days and $500 after 180 days
• Need to be employed at the time of pay out
• $1,000 paid out in two separate installments

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform COP (Clean Out of Place) sanitation procedures according to Master Sanitation Schedule
• Complete daily paperwork and reports with accuracy and appropriate detail.
• Clean and sanitize floor drains, waste and recycling areas, floors, walls, pipes, ducts, and other areas of the plant environment as necessary.
• Adhere to chemical handling safety procedures , PPE requirements and GMP procedures
• Open and close equipment (gaskets, hoses, etc.) in order to complete sanitation activities according to procedures.
• Participate in the plant hygiene and GMP audits
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Complete housekeeping and general cleaning activities in the plant and other buildings on the property, including the fire suppression pump house, boiler room, and waste water treatment building.
• Perform CIP (Cleaning in Place) sanitation procedures during end of week/shutdown activities.
• Clean and sanitize capture tanks and stage them for use by production according to procedure.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Experience:

• Prior experience performing CIP (Cleaning in Place) and COP (Cleaning out of Place) in the food industry is highly preferred
• Prior experience with chemical safety and GMPs
• Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Must be able to work safely with industrial sanitation chemicals
• Must be able to operate cleaning equipment, including a floor sweeper.
• Mechanical aptitude is required to disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts.
• Must be able to work with minimal direction.
• Must give high attention to detail and consistently maintain high standards of performance.
• Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
• Must be able to operate sanitation programs using touch screen controls and manual valves.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to wear a face shield and other required personal protective equipment
• Must be able to stand and walk for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift
• May be required to pass a fitness test and be fitted for a respirator in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.