Precut Deep Cleaning Technician-EIF

Position Overview/Objective:

The Precut Sanitation Deep Cleaner performs thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and facility areas in a refrigerated fresh-cut produce operation. This role helps prevent contamination and ensures the facility meets company food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and deep cleaning of production equipment and facility areas, including conveyors, slicers, cutters, packaging lines, food-contact surfaces, floors, walls, ceilings, drains, coolers, and loading docks.
• Remove food debris, organic buildup, and other residues from equipment and surfaces using approved cleaning methods. Pay close attention to hard-to-reach areas where contamination may collect.
• Disassemble and reassemble approved equipment components for cleaning, following equipment-specific procedures and all required safety precautions.
• Operate pressure washers, foamers, floor scrubbers, hoses, and chemical dispensing systems safely. Clean, inspect, and store sanitation tools and equipment after use.
• Prepare and apply approved detergents, degreasers, and sanitizers according to chemical labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), dilution instructions, and required concentration testing. Never mix incompatible chemicals.
• Follow facility GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, and applicable USDA requirements, including personal hygiene, allergen controls, and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Prepare production areas and equipment for pre-operational inspections. Address identified cleaning deficiencies and notify a supervisor when an area is not ready for production.
• Support environmental monitoring by maintaining assigned areas and assisting with sampling preparation or follow-up cleaning as directed.
• Complete assigned Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks and accurately record cleaning activities, chemical concentrations, inspection results, and corrective actions.
• Immediately report sanitation concerns, pest activity, damaged equipment, chemical spills, unsafe conditions, or potential food safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist with scheduled facility shutdown cleaning, special deep-cleaning projects, and other sanitation activities required to maintain facility standards.

Work Environment and Temperature Conditions:

• Work primarily in refrigerated food processing areas maintained between 34°F and 40°F.
• Exposure to water, moisture, cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and wet floors.
• Regular exposure to industrial cleaning equipment and food processing machinery.
• Work in areas with varying noise levels and refrigerated air circulation.
• Required to wear appropriate cold-weather clothing and sanitation PPE.
• Strict adherence to food safety and hygiene requirements is mandatory

Qualifications

Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and maintain reliable attendance.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, warehouse, or janitorial work preferred but not required.
• Food safety knowledge or GMP/HACCP training preferred; company training will be provided as applicable.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull; and safely operate cleaning equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation, and wear required PPE for extended periods.