JOB POST

Sanitation

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely, effectively, and efficiently clean all equipment and infrastructure throughout the facility and grounds; and to properly maintain all sanitation equipment. Adhere to required Food Safety Standards for cleaning practices.

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Position includes overtime as needed.

$20.00 per hour

 DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY DUTIES

 Equipment Cleaning

  • Safely follow the SSOP for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of various machines and pieces of equipment throughout the plant.

  • Use wrenches and various tool to disassemble and reassemble equipment.

  • Operate scissors lift to properly clean equipment.

  • Operate a pressure washer to clean equipment.

  • Safely work with hazardous chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment.

  • Communicate in a timely manner to production leads /supervisors or QC when cleaned equipment needs inspection.

  • Prioritize on cleaning needs.

  • Follow work order/sanismart cycle.

  • Keep work area cleaned and organized.

Infrastructure and Grounds

  • Regular and Periodic cleaning of plant floors, walls, ceilings and general infrastructure.

  • Regular cleaning around dumpster and parking lot areas.

  • Control weeds and plants around the perimeter of the building and grounds.

  • Shovel snow from employee sidewalks and walkways as needed.

Bin/Tote Washing

  • Safely follow the SSOP for washing, and maintaining a clean sanitary bin supply.

  • Maintain accurate and legible documentation of cleaning.

  • Safely and effectively operate the bin/tote washer.

  • Wear proper PPE such as safety goggles, gloves, and steel toed shoes.

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the parts washer per the MSS cleaning schedule.

 Floor Scrubbing

  • Safely follow the SSOP for floor scrubbing.

  • Safely and effectively operate the floor scrubber.

  • Wear proper PPE such as safety goggles, gloves, and steel toed shoes as needed.

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the floor scrubber per the MSS cleaning schedule.

Miscellaneous/Other Duties

  • Assist as needed in schedule attainment of the Master Sanitation schedule. (Sanismart Work Orders)

  • Painting guards, railing, and infrastructure.

  • Taping/identifying walkways throughout the plant.

  • Other duties as directed by management.

 QUALIFICATIONS

***Essential

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Able to communicate, read, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Basic math skills and use of a calculator.

  • Ability to understand, follow, and communicate to others standards and procedures.

  • Good organizational skills.

  • Detail orientated.

  • Able to cooperate with all Supervisory personnel, Maintenance, Leads, and Shift Operators.

  • Able to read, understand and follow instructions as written.

  • Able to safely operate hand jack, forklift, and scissors lift within the first 30 days.

  • Able to work independently.

  • Able to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.

***Desirable

  • Previous sanitation experience

  • Previous food industry experience

  • Previous chemical handling experience

  • Scissor and fork lift operating experience

  • Machine operating experience

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Knowledge of GMP’s

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds without help.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment

  • Able to stand / walk for 8 hours

  • Ability to lift, carry, bend, push, pull and twist - frequency varies during a normal shift.

  • Ability to perform job duties as instructed from a height up to 30 feet.

  • Use of PPE – Chemical resistant suit, goggles, face shield, etc.

BENEFITS

Good Sense Foods offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, accident, critical illness, pre-paid legal plan, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, company store and much more!

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Good Sense Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.