Sanitation Technician ($1,500 Sign On Bonus) at Mars, Incorporated in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

Sanitation Technician

12 hour day shift (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) 4 on, 4 off.

Purpose of this Role/Summary

• Responsibility for maintaining a clean and sanitary production facility.


• This role specializes in sanitation and pest control for the entire site in order to provide a clean, safe and orderly environment that exemplifies a world class manufacturing facility.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's.


• Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area.


• Promote high quality team environment through effective team work and self-management with a positive attitude.


• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area


• Understands production schedules as they relate to shut downs.


• Detailed cleaning of large areas and work spaces


• Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment


• Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment


• The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping Projects


• The ability to work in enclosed spaces


• The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting


• When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.


• Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation.


• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.


• Educate others on sanitation principles.

• Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination.


• Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant.


• Understand traffic, air flow and color code system.


• Every associate at Mars has responsibility for the achievement of quality and food safety.


• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by manager

Mission Critical Competencies

• Integrity & Trust


• Planning


• Self Development


• Problem Solving Skills


• Building relationships

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of working at elevated heights


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively


• Must not be unusually sensitive to chemicals (contact lenses not recommended).


• Vision correctable to 20/20.


• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time.


• Standing on a concrete floor


• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)


• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs


• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals


• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently


• Able to work with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older


• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education


• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules


• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language


• Able to work with minimal supervision


• Excellent written/verbal communication (English)


• Computer Skills


• Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment


• Self-motivated


• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety


• Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.


• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety