SANITATION OPERATOR - Dairy Farmers of America : Job Details

**Job Description**

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

**Requirements**

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

**Pay Range** 20.50