Sanitation Assistant

Organically Grown Company • Portland, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Organically Grown Company (OGC), Northwest's largest independent distributor of fresh, organic produce, is hiring a Sanitation Assistant. If you have experience in cleaning and sanitation, we want to meet you! Why work for OGC? The Sanitation Assistant assists the facilities team with all sanitation and cleaning work related to OGC's distribution facility. They preform maintenance, cleaning and sanitation duties, and maintain sanitation records in accordance with GMP/GFSI. The Sanitation Assistant is also responsible for meeting goals for safety, efficiency, accuracy and customer service.

Requirements

• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Must have ability to operate a variety of hand tools and be able to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Must have basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must be able to safely drive forklift equipment or have the ability to learn safe forklift driving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience with perishable products and food safety standards.
• Love or knowledge of organic produce.

Responsibilities

• Complete facility sanitation tasks, which may include mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, steam cleaning, etc. and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintain warehouse work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including coolers, heating/ventilation ducts, docks, doors, truck bays, parking lot, dock plates, ripening rooms, skylights, lighting, electrical supply cabinets, windows, locks, drains, grounds.
• Assist with completing janitorial supplies inventory for facility operations.
• Assists in regular maintenance of packing lines and other production equipment.
• Maintains Tennant T-12/T-15 floor scrubber in clean, good operating order.
• Assists in regular maintenance of facilities to include, racking, material handling equipment, compactor, waste management systems.
• Support OGC's sustainability goals and actively works to reduce environmental impact.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for you and your family after 30 days of employment.
• Comprehensive Wellness program.
• 5x8 Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program.
• Annual profit share - 20% of profits distributed back to employees.
• 401k retirement program with a 5% company match (capped at $3500 annually)
• $200 annual fitness reimbursement.
• Free and discounted organic produce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees