OVERVIEW:
The Sanitation Worker is responsible for the cleanliness of Shipping and Production areas and maintenance of plant grounds. Required to properly use various chemicals and cleaning agents as well as specialized cleaning equipment following all safety policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Appropriately utilizes assigned cleaning equipment and chemicals including power scrubbers and foamers to clean and sanitize general areas within the plant facility.
- Performs heavy cleaning duties including washing walls ceilings floors drains pipes and miscellaneous equipment and cleans spills within the processing facility warehouse and storage areas.
- Perfoms scheduled maintenance on valves pumps gaskets clamps check balls and filters.
- Washes inside and outside of all machines equipment and tanks.
- Stocks and maintains designated areas with supplies; fills dispensers as needed.
- Cleans and maintains Plant grounds.
- Responsible for removing trash/recycling debris and obstructions ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the Plant.
- Monitors for potential hazards and notifies supervisor or manager of any deficiencies or issues as they arise. Safely and quickly works to eliminate any occurrences as directed by leadership.
- Operate HTST equipment and blend room equipment when necessary.
- Properly conduct and document the system verification and monitoring activities of the operation. Accurately prepare & maintain all area paperwork legal charts & documents.
- Complete daily chemical level and concentration checks
- Follows GMPs and all safety and health policies and regulations; wears proper PPE.
- May assist with special projects and complete other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for general housekeeping to ensure a clean sanitary and safe work area.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow our safety protocols at all times including but not limited to using the appropriate tools for the appropriate tasks maintaining a safe working environment educating themselves on rules hazards and safe practices in your workplace communicating unsafe practices or conditions and assisting others as necessary to ensure safe practices are maintained.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Work in the cold for up to 8 hours a day 3438 degrees)
- Work in the wet environment
- Work in a noisy atmosphere
- Wear a protective hearing device.
- Work with chemicals.
- Lift and handle merchandise from floor to a height of 15 feet
- Climb steps and ladder while carrying objects
- Frequently lift and carry 55 lbs.
- Performing this position will require lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pulling up to 200 pounds.
EQUIPMENT:
- Automatic machinery
- Hoses
- Hand tools
- Manual Hydraulic lift
- HTST and Pasteurizer Systems
- Blend System (Chocolate Room)
- Fillers
- Case Stacker
- Caser / Case Track and Washer(s)
- Foamers
- Drain Foamers
- C.I.P Systems
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.