Sr. Operator - Sanitation, Nights
Van Drunen Farms

Job Info

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The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!
As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family-oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Sanitation Senior Operator is responsible for safe, detailed cleaning of the manufacturing and processing equipment ensuring that it is properly cleaned and sanitized according to facility cleaning standards. The Sanitation Senior Operator leads a team to prepare, clean, sanitize, and assemble equipment following all plant SSOPs, GMPs and plant safety rules so that it is ready for processing.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to read, explain, and train to sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
2. Complete necessary documentation regarding production, safety, and quality.
3. Possess the knowledge and ability to safely work with various types of cleaning equipment and chemicals and perform to company standards.
4. Possess the knowledge and ability to work with and clean various types of production equipment to perform complex assembling, shutdown, and disassembling.
5. Perform and ensures the sanitation team's adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out duties as required.
6. Train others on sanitation and documentation procedures.
7. Operate production machines and equipment as needed.
8. Transport/handle material to storage area using powered equipment (Forklift Certified).
9. Perform duties in a safe and secure manner.
10. Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the area of sanitation and machine safety procedures.
11. Inspect production areas and equipment for compliance in quality, safety, GMP and sanitation standards.
12. Look for ways to improve the efficiency and efficacy of sanitation operations.
13. Sign and/or verify QA and non-QA sanitation paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. H.S. Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED SKILLS
1. Possess mechanical and technical knowledge of production equipment.
2. Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation best practices.
3. Strong ability to make good judgments and decisions.
4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
5. Hands-on initiative, attention to detail, and a thorough way of working.
6. Organized and good written and verbal communication skills.
7. Willing and able to accept and apply instruction.
8. Ability to collaborate with others, but also work independently.
9. Process-oriented, inquisitive, hungry for wisdom, and a quick learner.
10. Diligent in leading and learning.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
1. Read, write and speak basic English or Spanish.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
2. Must be able to twist and turn carrying 30 lbs.
3. Must be able to work in refrigerated or frozen environments.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger dexterity, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
5. Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
6. Must be able to work at heights greater than 5 feet and operate an aerial lift.
7. Must have the ability to climb a ladder.
8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
9. Must be able to detect, perceive and observe while performing jobs.

Work Conditions
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job.
1. Constantly exposed to moderately cold or hot temperatures; occasionally exposed to extreme cold, hot, humid, and wet conditions including handling frozen product.
2. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
3. Constantly exposed to moderate noise occasionally requiring hearing protection.
4. Occasionally required to wear breathing protection.
5. Constantly wear standard food manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment.
6. Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
7. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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