Job Information
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 work in various weather conditions both inside and outside of the facility
- 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