Sanitation Worker
hace 13 días
Santa Clarita
Job Description A Food Processing Sanitation Worker cleans and sterilizes the machinery, production lines, and facilities of a food manufacturing plant to prevent contamination and ensure consumer safety. They play a critical role in maintaining compliance with USDA, FDA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. Job Summary The Sanitation Worker is responsible for deep-cleaning the facility during off-production shifts (typically overnight). This hands-on role involves using high-pressure hoses, disassembling complex machinery, and handling industrial chemicals to eliminate pathogens, allergens, and food debris. Key Responsibilities • Equipment Cleaning: Disassemble, wash, sanitize, and reassemble complex food processing machinery, conveyors, and tools., • Chemical Application: Mix and apply specialized industrial cleaning agents and sanitizers at precise concentrations., • Facility Maintenance: Clean and power-wash floors, walls, ceilings, drains, and ventilation ducts., • Regulatory Compliance: Follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines., • Safety Protocols: Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before cleaning heavy machinery to isolate hazardous energy., • Waste Management: Collect and safely dispose of trash, food scrap waste, and chemical byproducts., • Documentation: Complete daily sanitation logs, checklists, and master sanitation schedules for auditing purposes. Job Qualifications & Requirements • Education: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not always required., • Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing plant, warehouse, or janitorial role is a plus; on-the-job training is usually provided., • Knowledge: Basic understanding of chemical handling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and food safety principles., • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for the duration of an 8-to-12 hour shift. Work Environment • Shift Work: Shifts are frequently scheduled during late nights, early mornings, or weekends when production lines are down., • Physical Exposure: Working conditions are regularly wet, noisy, and may be extremely cold (freezers)., • Protective Gear: Mandatory daily use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including rubber boots, aprons, safety goggles, and masks.