Diamond Pet Foods
Manufacturing Food Safety/Sanitation Technician - Night Shift
Diamond Pet Foods, Meta, Missouri, United States, 65058
Position Title: Sanitation TechnicianDepartment: SanitationReports To: Sanitation Manager
Job Scope: The Food Safety employee is to be proficient in every aspect of properly adhering toall but not limited to routine cleaning of machine ry, sanitizing in regard s to crosscontamination and working closely with QC/QA Department. Perform regular upkeep of the Plantoffices & facility.
Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors, Works in wet, cold, hot, dusty areasand at heights. Works near operating equipment and loud no ise , such as forklift horns,machinery and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to wearbump cap or hard hat, hearing protection, safety shoes/ boots, and safety glasses at all time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color coded equipment inthe appropriate colored zones.•Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping usingvarious chemicals and tools•Work in confined space (Upon successful completion of training)•Complete the Master 's Sanitation schedule of dail y, weekly and monthly tasks•Sort chemicals, mix and fill up Sanitizer tanks•Complete special projects given by Supervisor / Ma nager•Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation StandardOperating Procedures (SSOP' s).•Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation. This may involve flexing yourschedule to accommodate plant schedule around shutdowns.•Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy.•Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.•Report all safety violations and safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor immediately•Participate in all safety programs•Have strong work ethic
Additional Job Functions•May perform additional duties and functions as assigned by supervisor.•Maintain good standing working relationship with co-workers by being a team player.
Qualifications•Must be able to work in wet, cold, hot, dusty areas and at heights.•Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive, professional attitude.•Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely.•Must be able to lift, bend, squat , pull, push, and scrub vertically and horizontally.•Must be able to understand and execute mixing ration instructions.•Must be able to read and understand chemical labels , MSDS sheets, SO P' s and SSOP' s.•Must be able to correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test stripsand any and all logs.•Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.•Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
Other Qualifications•Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written to communicate with otheremployees and supervisors.•Must be able to have problem solving sk il ls•Fle xibility to be available to help cover for other emplo yees when called upon shortnotice and to work mandatory overtime when needed•Must be able to take directio n, work efficiently and safely•Must be able to accept having split days off and must be able to work 5 to 7 days a weekwhen needed.•Once training courses have been completed, must be proficie nt and efficie nt with forklift,boom lift, scissor li ft, floor scrubbers, hand tools, lockout tag out and fall protection.•Must always wear the proper personal protective equipment for the task.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.
Job Scope: The Food Safety employee is to be proficient in every aspect of properly adhering toall but not limited to routine cleaning of machine ry, sanitizing in regard s to crosscontamination and working closely with QC/QA Department. Perform regular upkeep of the Plantoffices & facility.
Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors, Works in wet, cold, hot, dusty areasand at heights. Works near operating equipment and loud no ise , such as forklift horns,machinery and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to wearbump cap or hard hat, hearing protection, safety shoes/ boots, and safety glasses at all time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color coded equipment inthe appropriate colored zones.•Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping usingvarious chemicals and tools•Work in confined space (Upon successful completion of training)•Complete the Master 's Sanitation schedule of dail y, weekly and monthly tasks•Sort chemicals, mix and fill up Sanitizer tanks•Complete special projects given by Supervisor / Ma nager•Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation StandardOperating Procedures (SSOP' s).•Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation. This may involve flexing yourschedule to accommodate plant schedule around shutdowns.•Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance to company policy.•Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.•Report all safety violations and safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor immediately•Participate in all safety programs•Have strong work ethic
Additional Job Functions•May perform additional duties and functions as assigned by supervisor.•Maintain good standing working relationship with co-workers by being a team player.
Qualifications•Must be able to work in wet, cold, hot, dusty areas and at heights.•Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant, maintaining a positive, professional attitude.•Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely.•Must be able to lift, bend, squat , pull, push, and scrub vertically and horizontally.•Must be able to understand and execute mixing ration instructions.•Must be able to read and understand chemical labels , MSDS sheets, SO P' s and SSOP' s.•Must be able to correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test stripsand any and all logs.•Must work in a safe, professional manner at all times.•Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
Other Qualifications•Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written to communicate with otheremployees and supervisors.•Must be able to have problem solving sk il ls•Fle xibility to be available to help cover for other emplo yees when called upon shortnotice and to work mandatory overtime when needed•Must be able to take directio n, work efficiently and safely•Must be able to accept having split days off and must be able to work 5 to 7 days a weekwhen needed.•Once training courses have been completed, must be proficie nt and efficie nt with forklift,boom lift, scissor li ft, floor scrubbers, hand tools, lockout tag out and fall protection.•Must always wear the proper personal protective equipment for the task.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.