Job Title: Sanitation Worker
Department: Sanitation
Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor
Job Summary: The qualified candidate will work with a variety of equipment to maintain cleanliness of the entire facility. The position consists of routine manual work which requires physical endurance and a willingness to perform manual tasks including working from heights on ladders and scissor lifts. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule, mandatory overtime as needed and in a variety of weather conditions.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Clean and sanitize the following areas:
o Mixing room
o Production areas
o Walls and Ceilings
o All equipment
o Exterior plant area as needed
• Safely Operate within ten days:
o Floor scrubber
o Fork lift
o Boom lift
o Scissor lift
• Remove trash and debris
• Clean flour and sugar silo areas
• Understand equipment instructions, manuals, specifications, and safety requirements
• Read instruments and record all required data
• Maintain cleanliness of all work areas
• Additional duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
• Knowledge in GMPs and HACCP program
• Must have sufficient reading and writing skills in English in order to comprehend equipment instructions, manuals, and specifications.
• Basic math skills to calculate and measure cleansers/sanitizers
• Must be a self-starter
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organization skills
• Ability to prioritize work schedules
• Ability to lift 55.5 lbs unassisted
• Ability to lift excess of 55.5 lbs up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Ability to stand and walk up to 90% of the time
• Ability to climb and work at large heights
• Ability to work in hot, wet, and/or tight spaces
• Crawling and working on knees and ladders is required
• Ability to work at heights without disorientation
• Must understand and follow all safety policies and procedures
Job Qualifications:
• 18 years of age
• One year of experience working in a sanitation setting preferred