Sanitation Technician - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Diamond Pet Foods - Lathrop plant is accepting applications for full-time night shift Sanitation Technician. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year experience in cleaning in an industrial setting such as manufacturing, hospital, food, meat processing, etc.

The Sanitation Technician is responsible to ensure the cleanliness/sanitation of the facility and machinery in both the raw and finished product areas. This position requires attention to detail and ability to multitask.

This position will work the night shift 18:00-6:25 12 hour shifts.

Diamond Pet Foods offers competitive wages and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance. long term disability, 401k, profit sharing, PTO, Sick Pay, paid holidays, etc).

Diamond Pet Foods is a leading manufacturer of premium pet food. At Diamond, we believe every pet, from purebred show animal to a shelter puppy or kitten, is worthy of the best nutrition. We also believe every pet owner deserves great value.

Rate of pay - $18.90 per hour plus $2.00 per hour night shift differential.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensure minimal risk of cross contamination by properly utilizing color-coded equipment in the appropriate colored zones.
• Complete clean out of production lines by foaming, sanitizing, scrubbing, and scraping using various chemicals and tools.
• May perform work in confined spaces, at heights, and in basement adhering to all safety procedures.
• Complete the Master Sanitation schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
• Utilize chemical awareness training in cleaning.
• Correctly and clearly fill out master sanitation, verification of test strips and logs.
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area including outside of area as directed.
• Understand the hazards of cross contamination.
• Understand, follow, and comply with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.