3rd Shift Sanitation Technician Lead

Overview

Catania Oils is a family owned and operated business that has been around for over 100 years and through four generations. We are a leading packager and processor of edible oils located in Ayer, MA. Our Mission is to provide innovative quality products to customers in an efficient, economic, and environmentally responsible manner. We are looking for passionate individuals who continuously seek individual and organizational improvements through respect, collaboration, and teamwork.

The lead Sanitation Technician is responsible for assisting the Sanitation Manager in leading the team and covering in the manager's absence. Responsibilities include cleaning areas of the building and grounds. This position is responsible for ensuring all cleaning follows SQF/Food Safety and HACCP guidelines throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and assist sanitation technicians in all aspects of      their duties
• Fill in as leader in absence of the sanitation manager
• Hand out work assignments and ensure the proper completion of those      duties
• Assist with environmental swabbing and record keeping
• Clean all areas of the buildings and grounds following the proper      procedures
• Ensure all cleaning is by SQF/food safety and HACP guidelines
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and promptly
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times
• Safely operate all sanitation equipment as trained
• Perform preventative maintenance on sanitation equipment as needed
• Effectively communicate with sanitation manager on issues or      concerns in a timely manner
• Assemble and disassemble equipment in a safe manner
• Communicate safety issues to the manager of the supervisor on duty      as they arise
• Communicate with all departments as needed

 Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED equivalent
• 5 years of cleaning experience, preferably in a food manufacturing      setting
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures, work orders, safety data      sheets, and other training materials related to food manufacturing and      safety
• Basic knowledge of operation and cleaning of equipment listed under      the equipment used section
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and      reassemble equipment and perform preventative maintenance as needed 
• Ability to move from one task to the next and back as needed with      minimal downtime and supervision
• Ability to fill out required paperwork with detailed notes and      communication
• Ability to verbally communicate issues, concerns, and needs as      needed
• Ability to work in varying hot and cold conditions
• Basic computer knowledge. Experience with Microsoft Office, Word,      Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Catania Oils is an Equal opportunity employer