Sanitation and Food Safety Associate - 2nd Shift

Pet Food Experts,LLC • Suwanee, GA

3h

About The Position

Pet Food Experts is hiring a Sanitation and Food Safety Associate to perform routine scheduled facility cleaning and maintenance. Duties include collecting trash; sweeping and dusting; washing floors, dump bins, shelves, barrels, and balers; cleaning restrooms; charging equipment; loading and sorting pallets; baling cardboard; and assisting with pest control programs. The associate supports sanitation and cleanliness needs across departments, follows the Master Cleaning Schedule, and adheres to food safety, quality assurance, safety, and GMP procedures. The role also includes completing cleaning logs and equipment checklists, making minor equipment repairs and light warehouse maintenance, taking on additional cleaning or leveling assignments, and maintaining an organized work area. The position requires frequent lifting of 30–40 lbs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Starting pay is $16.24 per hour plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, with scheduled pay increases based on tenure and additional earning opportunities.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good time-management skills, including the ability to multitask and follow up.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Reliable transportation, a flexible schedule, solid attendance, and a positive, professional attitude.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to frequently lift 30–40 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Some working knowledge of GMPs, food defense, pest control, and food safety.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift or ride-on pallet jack.
• Food industry and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine scheduled facility cleaning and maintenance, including trash collection, sweeping, dusting, and washing floors, dump bins, shelves, barrels, and balers.
• Clean restrooms, charge equipment, load and sort pallets, bale cardboard, and assist with pest control programs.
• Support sanitation and cleanliness needs across departments.
• Complete daily, monthly, annual, and as-needed tasks on the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Follow food safety and quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Complete cleaning schedule logs and equipment checklists.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and light warehouse maintenance.
• Receive and perform additional cleaning and leveling assignments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform duties in compliance with safety procedures, rules, regulations, and GMP guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Safety footwear reimbursement.
• Overtime pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee discounts on pet food and supplies.
• No scheduled weekends.
• Scheduled pay increases after six months, after one year, and regularly based on length of service.

What This Job Offers

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