Environmental Sanitor, AM - Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield
About The Position
The Environmental Sanitor cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles detachable production equipment; applies chemicals to equipment and environmental areas; and maintains the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, trash dock, storage areas, and other facility spaces. The role transports racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment using a forklift or pallet jack, cleans walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans, and supports sanitation needs across multiple departments. Additional duties include organizing air and water hoses, rinsing empty drums, maintaining the chemical storage area, operating and maintaining a floor scrubber, assisting with housekeeping, and performing other duties as assigned. The position requires safe, productive work in a fast-paced environment, often with little or no supervision. The associate must follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, work well with others, and be available for any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Publix provides a year-end Holiday Bonus: in the first year of continuous employment, 15 hours of pay; in the second year, one week’s pay; and in subsequent years, two weeks’ pay, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date. A $2.00-per-hour weekend differential is paid for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
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 consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe working habits.
- Must be able to lift more than 30 pounds frequently.
- Must possess general knowledge of machine operation.
- Must be able to use creative thinking to troubleshoot.
- 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, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Must be able to perform steady, productive work for an extended period.
- Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively.
- Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and its mission.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble and clean, sanitize, and reassemble detachable production equipment.
- Apply chemicals to equipment and environmental locations.
- Organize and clean 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 sanitation needs.
- Organize air and water hoses.
- Rinse out empty drums.
- Help maintain the chemical storage area.
- Operate and maintain the floor scrubber.
- Assist with housekeeping duties as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist other team members in other areas.
Benefits
- Year-end Holiday Bonus based on continuous employment tenure, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
- $2.00-per-hour weekend differential 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
