Lead Sanitation Tech

ABMWest Columbia, SC
Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Sanitation Tech position is responsible for providing contract sanitation services at large food manufacturing facilities. This role involves utilizing both wet and dry cleaning methods to sanitize various areas within the facility, including production lines, silos, shipping areas, manufacturing equipment, machinery, offices, canteens, and bathrooms. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage for employees and their dependents. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals entering or re-entering the workforce with limited experience and education, and the company actively encourages military and veteran candidates to apply.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • No experience required and on the job training provided
  • No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food plant sanitation or related experience a plus, preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
  • 1 year of similar work experience

Responsibilities

  • Perform all task assigned based on ABM Sanitation Program.
  • Follows ALL food safety and safety guidelines.
  • Disassemble, clean/sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
  • Accurately and safely cleans equipment area or periodic work.
  • Sweeps, mops, and maintains the offices, restrooms, and lunchrooms as well as the outside parameters
  • Follows and maintains the sanitation program utilizing a Master Cleaning Schedule and ensures implementation of accurate procedures in all tasks completed.
  • Works with leadership to maintain plant procedures and operations guidelines, which ensure compliance with food laws and labeling requirements.
  • Familiar with the use of appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for all food processing equipment and plant facilities.
  • Performs daily self-inspection systems and techniques to monitor sanitation issues with all equipment.
  • Inspects work prior to it being checked by lead.
  • Must be knowledgeable with the Lock out Tag out Safety program.
  • Helps in training of new employees or employees who change job classifications.
  • Reports all equipment problems to the leadership or supervisor immediately.
  • Communicates all matters relating to safety and health and positively promote safety in our operations.
  • Understands and follows all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to your job.
  • Plans and carries out job assignments without crafting hazards to yourself and other employees.
  • Work in confined spaces while following confined space protocols where applicable.
  • Work in all conditions including wet, humid, hot, and cold.
  • Work at all heights within the facility.
  • Learn and work industrial equipment like a scissor lift, boom lift and floor scrubber.
  • Flexible work schedule. Working schedule could change periodically throughout the week.
  • Come to work on time, ready to work, and work entire scheduled hours each day.

Benefits

  • outstanding benefit package including comprehensive medical coverage for our employees and their dependents.
  • ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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