Sanitation Technician

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Sanitation Technician – Second Shift to join our Effingham team! The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of the food manufacturing plant to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

This role involves working in various production areas, using specialized cleaning equipment, and following strict safety and sanitation procedures.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.


* Cleaning and Sanitizing: Thoroughly clean and sanitize production equipment, work areas, and other facility areas according to established protocols.


* Compliance: Ensure all cleaning procedures meet company standards and regulatory requirements for food safety.


* Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, including sanitation logs and reports.


* Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain cleaning equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition.

Position Requirements:


* Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.


* Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire duration of the shift.


* Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean various equipment and facility areas.


* Manual Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.


* Climbing: Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to reach high areas and equipment.


* Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.


* Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and compliance with standards.


* Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks consistently throughout the shift.


* Teamwork: Strong ability to work collaboratively with other team members and departments.

Education and Experience:


* Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning roles, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching.

Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law...