Job Purpose Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations. Essential Functions • Perform basic wash area duties including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc. • Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic) • Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs • Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning • Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks • Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel • Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures • Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • 1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines • Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps • Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety • Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage • Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs • Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines • Ability to prioritize work • Ability to problem-solve • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment