Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Sanitation Tech I at our manufacturing facility located in King's Mountain, NC. The Sanitation Tech I will support the Sanitation Supervisor and Department in the maintenance and adherence to implemented programs required to meet USDA and FDA regulations. They will engage in their work through daily direction related to routine activities, areas of training and focus, and ad hoc direction to meet Production needs as a team and independent employee. Candidates should be familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility. This position will report directly to the Sanitation Supervisor and will work Monday-Friday 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Sanitation Tech I:

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in dedicated areas of plant but is responsible to assist in sanitation across the entire facility.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that include Douglas washing machine, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment with care and caution to prevent damage and prepare for sanitation. This includes bagging equipment, product feed systems, and other processing equipment.
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Can work independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level
• Can work in team-oriented environments, in efficient manner, without conflict.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which they are assigned. Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined requirements, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• Adhere to all policies, guidelines, and procedures, such as GMP, HACCP, and work and safety rules.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility

Skills

• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative/analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot general equipment mechanical and electrical problems.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Dedication to achievement of results.
• Manage projects, multi-task from conception to conclusion.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Certificates & Licenses

• HACCP certification preferred.

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our customers value selling, and our consumers love eating. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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