Production Food Safety Sanitor

J.M. Smucker Co•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Safety Sanitor supports food safety and sanitation initiatives at the Topeka, Kansas facility. The role maintains sanitation levels in and around company facilities according to the Food Safety Plan, Sanitation SOPs, and company standards. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing food production areas and equipment, inspecting and replenishing footbaths and hand-hygiene supplies, documenting completed sanitation tasks, and supporting production and packaging work as assigned. The position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures, safe operation of powered industrial equipment, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. This is a physically demanding production role involving substantial standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting or kneeling, and occasional crawling. Employees work in cold areas of 40–50 degrees, with conditions that may be hot in summer and cold in winter, and may be exposed to flour and yeast. The noise level is usually moderate to high. The stated starting rate is $25.30 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.
Good communication skills.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out oral and written instructions.
Must report to work on time and maintain timely, regular attendance throughout the scheduled shift.
Ability to manage stress and work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex environment.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and apply problem-solving skills.
Flexible, can-do attitude and ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime demand it.
Team-oriented attitude and ability to interact positively, professionally, and cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regular standing and lifting, standing and walking at least 70% of the time, frequent lifting of 30–35 pounds, occasional lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent squatting or kneeling and bending, and frequent climbing of steps and 10-foot vertical ladders.
Ability to work in cold areas of 40–50 degrees and tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.
Prior sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
Attend the assigned shift and work the entire scheduled work period.
Work in production and packaging areas as assigned, including operating near and crossing platforms over machinery.
Work as part of a team and safely operate powered industrial equipment.
Clean and sanitize food production areas using the necessary tools and chemicals.
Clean and sanitize totes, brooms, shovels, and other equipment.
Inspect and replenish footbaths, hand soap, and hand sanitizers.
Clean floors using floor scrubbers.
Document completed cleaning and sanitation tasks in the Master Cleaning and Sanitation Schedules.
Perform other tasks as required.