Sanitation Technician - 2nd Shift

About Us:

We create with care, and we innovate with purpose. More than flavor producers, we are passionate professionals who aim to gather our people, partners, and customers with a shared spirit of confidence, respect, and entrepreneurship. We produce clean, authentic, and versatile beverage solutions that make every sip so much better, all with a determined pursuit of sustainably sourced, quality ingredients. Each bottle filled comes with a commitment to natural ingredients, extraordinary taste, high standards of service, and trade ingenuity. We are honored to be part of the drinks you craft, joining our creativity to make life more flavorful.

About the Opportunity
In your position as the Sanitation Technician at Monin, your primary responsibility will be to execute and document the master sanitation schedule, as well as conduct package size changeovers. These tasks must be performed in strict accordance with Monin's quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food requirements, and FDA guidelines for safe production of food products.

What You’ll Do

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cleaning as prescribed in master sanitation schedule or as assigned.
• Complete size changeovers on production lines in preparation for the following day’s production requirements.
• Manage & coordinate with QA to assure pre-op inspections pass before startup.
• Safely handle chemicals utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensure that all work instructions and job aids are followed, and all documentation and quality checks are completed following SQF requirements.
• Use continuous improvement mindset to improve processes
• Ability to troubleshoot process nonconformities, identify root causes and take corrective action.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area and follow chemical handling procedures according to the Safety Data Sheets.
• Set up fillers for start up and able to start up production equipment.
• Complete cleaning related inspections of equipment and report findings to maintenance and management.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management.
• Upholds, inspired and rewards adoption of company mission and values in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned by plant operations manager and supervisors.

Your Secret Ingredients to Success

• Passion for Quality— You take pride in the quality of everything you touch and everything you do.
• Be Vigilant About Safety—You’re always looking out for your teammate’s safety.
• Pay Attention to The Details — You always want to get things right the first time.
• Lead by Example — You like to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty if it means helping your team.
• Do The Right Thing, always— You are there for others and willing to step up and help others when that’s what’s required for success.

Other Qualifications & Considerations

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow Safety Data Sheets and Work Instructions.
• Must be able to stand, walk, push, pull, reach or stoop for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to learn and communicate on a computer.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and as part of a team.
• Must follow safety standards to ensure a safe working environment for self and coworkers.
• Certified to use forklift, walk behind lift, scissor lift, boom lift, and electric pallet jack.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to use tools to complete changeovers on filling and packaging equipment.

What We Offer— We work hard to offer our employees benefits that improve their lives.

The Sweet Stuff:

• A fun, dynamic working environment with a growing, energetic, and passionate team
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome
• Breakrooms stocked with our delicious products
• Management that uplifts and nurtures talent & provides continuing education
• Promotion of health and wellness
• Company-sponsored fun events

Benefits:

• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a % you contribute
• Affordable health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental, and vision programs.
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company
• Nine company-paid holidays plus one floating holiday and diversity day

Monin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Monin is a Drug Free Workplace and does pre-employment drug screening.

Monin participates in e-verify

When you join Monin Gourmet Flavorings, you’re doing much more than switching companies to advance your career. You are becoming part of the Monin Family. We are a diverse group of talented professionals who drive innovation, embrace change and growth, and celebrate the global community which is Monin.

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