General Description:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Sanitation Technician does this by maintaining cleanliness standards inside and outside the warehouse facility which ships, receives, and stores dairy and non-dairy-related products. Tasks include cleaning facility, work environment, and equipment. Responsible for performing all required operating procedures along with efficiently and effectively running all facility sanitation equipment including vacuum, mop, broom, floor scrubber, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of assigned and immediate areas. Maintain and follow a set of sanitary checklists. Complete and maintain official documents as required. OSafely operate necessary equipment Cleaning warehouse to set procedures, cleaning all general office/break room areas, restrooms, and any other areas as needed both indoors and outdoors. Wear applicable PPE as required for job tasks. Handle chemicals and understand SDS requirements for chemicals required for job tasks. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns. Responsible for complying with GWP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations. Provides assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence in key areas in the warehouse such as forklift operations Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reported concerns to their supervisor/lead. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality. Utilize a continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities for improvement. Follow all safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE, and engage in facility safety efforts. All other duties as assigned by leadership. 

Essential Knowledge, and Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to handle job tasks sufficiently. Knowledge of cleaning materials and cleaning equipment Understand and respond appropriately to basic and complex, employee, vendor, and customer inquiries. Read, write, and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need). Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and role in achieving peace. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:

Previous sanitation experience preferred. Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferred. Performance Standards: Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager before the occurrence. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in business- and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on the assigned shift. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. Schedule: Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 630am

Environmental Concerns:

Normally protected from weather and temperature changes possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Work Location:

Syracuse, NY

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $19.00 to $24.50.