Janitor - 1st Shift

Ventura Foods • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a key role in maintaining good housekeeping, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitary conditions throughout the facility. Work in a manufacturing environment following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure successful execution of position responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years of experience
• Must be able to read and write effectively, communicate using the English language and follow instructions
• Must be able to read and understand safety data sheets (SDS) to understand proper use of chemicals
• Computer literacy - ability to learn and understand multiple computer applications/systems including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Requires excellent observation and auditing skills and a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be able to identify and report any food safety and food security concerns

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Responsible for operating forklifts, scissor lifts and floor scrubbing equipment. Capable of being forklift licensed/certified

Responsibilities

• General housekeeping duties throughout facility including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, trash retrieval, wiping and dusting. Record work completed
• Clean belts, conveyors, palletizers, and material handling equipment in packaging areas
• Use a forklift to remove garbage and trash from the facility. Place the garbage/trash in a compactor and operate the compactor. Use floor scrubber as scheduled or needed. Keep all process and packaging area floors clean and free of oil, residual product, etc.
• Complete production supply route including refilling paper towels, toilet paper, soap, hairnets, gloves, beard nets and earplugs, etc. as needed. Organize and keep track of cleaning supplies used in supply route. Conduct weekly inventory of supplies needed for cleaning and supply routes
• Maintain perimeter lines by mopping, sweeping and repainting as necessary
• Ensure that ceilings, walls, conveyor and racks are free of dust, dirt and cobwebs. Wipe down control panels and tops of electrical boxes
• Maintain men’s and women's dressing rooms and restrooms throughout the facility
• Pressure wash sidewalks, walkways, tank farm area and other areas, as needed
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED