Sanitation Technician

About the role

Kraft Heinz is hiring a Sanitation Technician for its Jacksonville, Florida plant. The role covers cleaning, equipment preparation and routine maintenance of production equipment, working to Work Instructions, GMP and plant safety guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors and walls, and other equipment assigned, using CIP systems and proper flow rate, chemical concentration, cycle time and temperature
• Prepare packaging machines, stockpots, metal detectors and other components needed for production
• Perform routine maintenance such as gasket and O-ring replacement, pump seals, lubrication and fitting replacement
• Dismantle and reassemble hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines and pipes, and reassemble equipment and piping according to production schedule and SOPs
• Handle cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures, and replace chemical drums safely when needed
• Sweep floors with a push broom, remove standing water and dispose of debris and trash properly
• Move pallets and equipment safely with material handling equipment
• Attend department and plant meetings, cross-train in other sanitation areas, train others and fill in for other positions as needed
• Support the plant's FSQ and QRMP product safety initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety and health