Diamond Pet Foods · 1 day ago
Sanitation Technician
Rushville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $23/hrDiamond Pet Foods is seeking a Sanitation Technician responsible for the routine cleaning and sanitizing of machinery and the plant. The role involves following safety protocols, completing sanitation tasks, and maintaining a positive team environment.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Promote a safe work environment by understanding and following all safety requirements
Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color-coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones
Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, scraping using various chemicals and tools
May perform work in confined spaces adhering to all safety procedures
Complete the Master Sanitation schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
Utilize chemical awareness training in cleaning
Correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and all logs
Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area including outside of area as directed
Actively participate in coverage of employee absences
Understand the hazards of cross contamination
Understand, follow, and comply with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and HACCP in accordance with company policy
Cross-train in all applicable areas
Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values
Utilize correct PPE for all job functions
Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers
Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship
Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management
Qualification
Required
Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift)
Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner
Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable)
Ability to be organized, flexible, and perform acceptably under pressure
Must be able to take directions, work efficiently and safely
Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods including on a catwalk
Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds routinely
Must be capable of overhead work and manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects
Must be able to climb both stairs and ladders up to a high elevation
Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor under constant machine operation and other noise
High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred
Sanitation experience at a food processing facility preferred
Company
Diamond Pet Foods
Founded in 1970 in Meta, Missouri, Diamond Pet Foods is one of the fastest-growing pet food manufacturers in the country.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase