Sanitation 1

Reser's•Salem, OR

About The Position

The Sanitation 1 employee cleans and sanitizes assigned production machines, machine parts, equipment, and areas in a refrigerated food manufacturing facility. The role includes preparing assigned areas for sanitation, dismantling and reassembling equipment as needed under SSOP procedures, checking equipment after cleaning, and verifying that areas are ready for production. The employee is expected to follow safety and sanitation procedures, maintain an organized work area, and assist coworkers and other areas as needed. The work takes place in a refrigerated food manufacturing plant where conditions may be wet or dry, temperatures can range from 25°F to 110°F, and exposure to hazardous materials and waste is frequent. The role requires repetitive lifting, kneeling, bending, and hand, wrist, and finger activity. Various shifts, including nights, and some weekend work may be required. Reser’s describes its benefits and culture as supporting employee health, career growth, and belonging. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, a 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and voluntary benefit options.

Requirements

Basic arithmetic skills.
Ability to work various shifts, including night shift, with some weekend work as required.
Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending, including handling items in excess of 60 pounds, is required.
Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger activities are 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 and chemical-labeling guidelines.
Safely clean the production facility and equipment.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive team environment; assist with cleaning any area that needs it.
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 it has been cleaned.
Verify the assigned area is ready for production after sanitation is complete.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the assigned work area.