Cleaning Crew

K&M FOODSERVICE•Vernon, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation personnel clean and maintain equipment and working surfaces while closely following USDA SSOP regulations, K&M policies, and cleaning procedures. The role includes cleaning processing and dock areas, safely sanitizing equipment, using chemical cleaners and power equipment according to procedures, preparing cleaning solutions, disassembling machines as needed, and following USDA lockout/tagout procedures. Employees are expected to follow safety and compliance requirements, complete company-required training, attend staff and departmental meetings as needed, assist coworkers, and report unsafe practices or conditions to a supervisor. The position involves frequent work in temperature-controlled cold rooms, with occasional exposure to outdoor environments and noise consistent with food manufacturing production areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Follow applicable USDA SSOP regulations, company policies and procedures, and compliance requirements.
Use sound judgment and reasoning to meet compliance requirements.
Meet the position's physical and sensory requirements, including frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 20 pounds, and clear speech and good hearing in noisy food manufacturing environments.
Vision sufficient to observe facility safety policies and procedures, with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Follow USDA SSOP regulations and K&M policies and procedures to clean and maintain working surfaces, including processing and dock areas.
Clean and sanitize equipment safely and properly according to standard operating procedures.
Use chemical cleaners and power equipment according to procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Disassemble machines as needed.
Follow USDA lockout/tagout procedures.
Attend staff and departmental meetings as needed.
Assist coworkers as needed.
Report unsafe practices or conditions to a supervisor.
Attend required safety meetings, follow the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), report unsafe conditions, and help maintain a safe workplace.
Complete company-required training on time.