Job Title: Cleanout Technician 

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: On-site 

Shift: Rotating, 12 hour Day Shift (Green), 6:00 am - 6:30 pm including some weekends 

Wage: Starts at a base of $21.84/Hr

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone. 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE! 

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination 

Position Overview:  The Cleanout Technician assists in cleaning out production machinery and manages and operates cleaning equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Executes proper cleaning of production equipment following dry cleaning methods as outlined in Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
• Cleans surrounding machinery area, including mezzanine and area floors.
• Works with team members to effectively complete all cleaning job tasks in a timely manner.
• Assists in cleaning all areas of production machinery and equipment, in a food-safe manner to prevent cross contamination.
• Maintains, manages, and operates cleaning equipment.
• Reports any concerns with the plant, machinery, SOP’s, and SSOP’s.
• Keeps towel dispensers supplied with clean towels and removes soiled towels daily.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understands how to operate a commercial parts washer.
• Possesses effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understands lockout-tagout procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Proficiency with job-related tools and equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Education and Experience:

• 1 or more years of sanitation, manufacturing, or industrial cleaning experience, AND
• High school diploma or equivalent required; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

Physical Demands: 

• Occasionally may lift items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• May be exposed to significant extremes in temperature, noise, and dust.
• Position may require standing for long periods of time.
• Position will require walking, crouching, bending for long periods of time, and walking up and down stairs with occasional lifting.
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is within the production environment. May work with hazardous chemicals.
• Use of personal protective equipment such as helmets, ear plugs, safety glasses, and hairnets are mandatory, and use of non-slip shoes is recommended.