Environmental Sanitor, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix•Dacula, GA

3d•$18 - $25

About The Position

The Environmental Sanitor cleans and sanitizes production equipment and facility areas at Publix's Fresh Kitchen in Dacula. The role involves disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling detachable production equipment; applying chemicals to equipment and environmental locations; and keeping kitchen, trash dock, storage, and other areas clean and organized. The associate transports racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment using a forklift and/or pallet jack, maintains walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans, organizes air and water hoses, rinses empty drums, helps maintain the chemical storage area, and operates and maintains a floor scrubber. The position also supports other departments' sanitation needs and assists with housekeeping and other duties as assigned. The role requires safe, productive work in a fast-paced environment, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, effective communication and teamwork, and the ability to follow detailed instructions and work with little or no supervision. The associate must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and may need to assist team members in other areas.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment.
Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift.
Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working habits.
Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds frequently.
Must possess general knowledge of machine operation.
Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have good human relations skills, work well with others, and be a team player.
Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
Must be able to assist other team members in other areas.
Must be able to perform steady, productive work for an extended period of time.
Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble detachable production equipment.
Apply chemicals to equipment and environmental locations.
Organize and clean the kitchen, trash dock, and storage areas.
Transport racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment to designated areas using a forklift and/or pallet jack.
Maintain the cleanliness of walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans.
Work with multiple departments to meet their sanitation needs.
Organize air and water hoses.
Rinse out empty drums.
Help maintain the chemical storage area.
Operate and maintain the floor scrubber.
Help with housekeeping duties as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year of continuous employment, one week's pay in the second year if employed through the check issue date, and two weeks' pay in subsequent years.
Night differential of $0.75 per hour for associates regularly scheduled to work hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m., excluding shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.
Weekend differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held stock.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Group health, dental, and vision plans.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Parental Leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free hot buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.