Critical Equipment Cleaner - Sees Candy Shops : Job Details

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service. Job Description Summary: The Critical Equipment Cleaner will play a crucial role in detailed cleaning, disassembly, and reassembly of production equipment. This is a seasonal union role with the pay rate of $31.62/hr. Job Description: Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding of cleaning practices and the ability to maintain stringent hygiene standards.
• Conduct detailed cleaning, disassembly and re-assembly of production equipment including execution of Clean In Place System, Cream System and Porcupine Continuous Cooker, comprehension of MSDS instructions and label directions on cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Pass the Critical Equipment Cleaner training.
• Cross-training in cleaning of all production areas.
• Knowledge to operation of heavy-duty cleaning machines, work on ladders, platforms and harnesses
• Perform checks and measurements and make adjustments to achieve the quality targets.
• Record or document the results of the measurement on the appropriate forms.
• Perform escalation to management if actions are unable to achieve specification.
• Perform checks and measurements and make adjustments to achieve the quality targets.
• Using the measurements of the product parameters to understand if the process is within the specification.
• Responsible for washing grinder equipment and vibrator conveyor belt.

Qualifications:

• Ability to comprehend safety information provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
• Ability to comprehend Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Good attendance record/adherence to attendance policy.
• Previous cleaning experience is a plus.
• Must have mechanical aptitude in highly complex automated equipment, detail cleaning and disassembly of all critical equipment.
• Ability to comprehend written instructions and perform chemical concentration checks to ensure critical equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Ability to accurately read, prepare, titrate (for concentration verification) and use chemicals per label instructions.
• Must be cross trained in cleaning of all production areas.
• Able to work different night shift start times and weekends if necessary, including OT if needed

Physical Qualifications

• Must be willing to work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face shields, mask, goggles, rubber boots and gloves.
• Ability to operate heavy-duty machines.

Address: 3431 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 See's is an EOE See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).