Sanitation Technician - Food Safety Focus

About the Role

Join Land O'Frost as a Sanitation Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. This position offers a full-time schedule with competitive benefits, including healthcare, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. As a Sanitation Technician, you will ensure that our equipment and facilities meet the highest sanitation standards, contributing to the production of our trusted lunchmeat and specialty sausage products.

What You'll Do

• Complete assigned sanitation tasks in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with Land O'Frost's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning, utilizing hazardous chemicals safely and effectively.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of equipment to ensure readiness for production.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve overall sanitation objectives and respond to USDA sanitation requests.
• Participate in chemical training and Lockout/Tagout courses to ensure safety and compliance.
• Document food safety results for SSOP, HACCP, and other prerequisite programs.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized sanitation chemical equipment storage room.
• Monitor and clean non-production areas of the plant as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work in variable temperatures ranging from 30 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Experience working in a wet environment for the entirety of the shift.
• Physical capability to lift up to 60 pounds frequently and perform various physical tasks.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20 and not have acrophobia.
• Must weigh less than 375 pounds to wear fall protection equipment.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in a sanitation or food safety role.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards.
• Basic knowledge of equipment breakdown and cleaning procedures.

What We Offer

• Generous health care benefits and 401K plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Paid time off for work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A supportive team environment focused on safety and quality.