Sanitation 1

Reser's Fine Foods•Salem, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring assigned production machines, machine parts, and areas are cleaned and sanitized. The role follows required safety and sanitation procedures and helps ensure equipment and assigned areas are ready for production after sanitation is complete. The position is based in a refrigerated food manufacturing plant. Conditions may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from 25°F to 110°F, and include frequent exposure to hazardous materials and waste. The work involves repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with items in excess of 60 pounds, as well as repetitive hand, wrist, and finger activities. Reser’s is a family-owned provider of refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods. The company has more than 4,500 employees and operates 14 facilities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Requirements

Basic arithmetic skills.
Work various shifts, including night shift, with some weekend work as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a sanitation worker in a food plant environment.
High school education or equivalent.
OSHA knowledge.
Spanish-speaking ability.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

Follow safe chemical handling procedures.
Follow the LOTO program.
Follow chemical labeling guidelines.
Safely clean the production facility and equipment.
Help coworkers and support a positive team environment; assist with cleaning any area that needs cleaning.
Verify the assigned area is ready for sanitation.
Dismantle, clean, and reassemble assigned production equipment as needed according to SSOP.
Identify and report equipment opportunities; reassemble and test production machines and equipment.
Follow proper sanitation steps and clean and sanitize areas of responsibility.
Inspect equipment after cleaning.
Verify the assigned area is ready for production after sanitation is complete.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the assigned work area.