2nd Shift Housekeeping

Great Lakes Cheese•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Sanitation Worker-Housekeeping provides basic janitorial duties in offices, restrooms, break areas, and other assigned locations, and performs sanitation as directed. The role supports safe and quality-focused manufacturing operations by following company safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Safe Quality Food Program. The position may also involve cleaning chemical and utility rooms, handling chemicals, cleaning hazardous spills, and maintaining exterior grounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Must be able to work without relocation.
Ability to constantly stand and walk, and bend, flex, or extend the neck.
Ability to frequently grip, reach, lift, and pull with either hand.
Ability to frequently handle material from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, and push, pull, or carry materials.
Ability to handle product weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
Ability to evaluate conditions and behaviors by periodically walking through the plant.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of sanitation experience.
SAP experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Clean, mop, and vacuum common areas daily.
Refill paper goods, hand soaps, and sanitizers as needed.
Maintain PPE and janitorial supply inventories.
Ensure cleanliness of other assigned areas.
Clean floors using a floor scrubber.
Keep exterior grounds free of litter and other debris.
Clean and sanitize presumptive areas for environmental findings outside production areas; read chemical labels, apply chemicals safely, and test and record chemical solution strengths.
Maintain the chemical room, unload bulk chemicals, and store chemical drums and totes.
Clean ammonia and boiler rooms.
Clean hazardous spills indoors and outdoors.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures for all assignments and job tasks.
Produce products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and the policies and procedures outlined in the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.