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Diary Farmers of America Inc. Sanitation Operator in Rensselaer, New York
GENERAL PURPOSE
Guarantee proper sanitizing of production area and equipment. Maintain a safe, quality, and sanitary plant operation while adhering to all sanitation guidelines and following all established procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas and equipment sanitary and clean
* Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, equipment ledges, etc.
* Complete work orders and logs accurately and in a timely manner
* Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them
* Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE) used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
* Complete special cleaning projects
* Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
* Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
* The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or equivalent
* 1 to 3 years of sanitation or related experience
* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Knowledge of plant operations
* Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
* Able to effectively work in a team environment
* Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
* Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
* Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
* Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
* Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly