Sanitation Technician

**We are currently hiring for Sanitation Technicians on 2nd shift for our sanitation team.** **Hours: Monday - Wednesday,** **2:00p.m. - 10:30p.m.** **Saturday - Sunday, 6:00a.m. - 2:30p.m.** **Off Days: Thursday - Friday** **Opportunity awaits you at *CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS!* Do you want to work for a company that is committed to growing the capabilities of their employees while working in a diverse environment? Are you looking for new ways of thinking while challenging and expanding your knowledge? If so, you have come to the right place.** *Catallia Core Values: Sharing our cultural traditions, Hispanic food expertise and 30 years of tortilla manufacturing experience, we work hand-in-hand with customers to deliver authentic products and innovative solutions that meet today's market needs. We honor that promise with our commitments to customer-focus collaboration, industry leading quality, innovation and team empowerment, high ethics and integrity in all partnerships, and proven food safety and personal safety standards.* **Position Overview:** This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining the sanitation standards for the company This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall food safety and quality, the individual will work closely with the production, quality and maintenance teams to maintain optimal quality, safety. **Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:** - Ensure the entire facility (includes plant, office and company grounds) is kept in a clean and sanitary condition - Follow company safety policies to include: - Utilizing appropriate company-provided PPE for assigned tasks which includes dust masks, face shields, safety glasses, gloves, chemical resistant boots and foaming suits. - Performing lockout/tagout duties - Understanding the proper use of all cleaning supplies and DSD - Work with a variety of cleaning chemicals including quaternary sanitizers, alkaline cleaners and surface sanitizer - Participate in the teardown, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas throughout the facility - Observe and report unsanitary practices and conditions ## **General Responsibilities:** - Promote GMP’s and food safety policies and procedures - Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities - Perform additional duties as directed. ### **Education & Experience:** - High school graduate or equivalent - Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred but not required ### **Specific Competencies:** - Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc. - Able to work in warm environment consistent with a food facility. - Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts. - Working weekends is required. - Ability and willingness to safety operate various tools and equipment including compressed air, scrapers and knives. - Ability to work with a variety of cleaning and sanitation chemicals. - Understanding of safe chemical handling practices and SDS. - Extreme heavy lifting required. - Ability to bend, climb and stand for an entire shift. ## **General Competencies:** - Ability and willingness to complete tasks with detail and accuracy. - Ability and willingness to work in a safe manner. - Must be able to work cooperatively with other teammates. - Must be able to take direction and work with minimal supervision. - Flexibility - Integrity - Self-motivated - Ability to work alone or on teams - Ability to work at a fast pace - Focus on quality Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.