Sanitation Associate 2nd Shift

Crown Bakeries•Smyrna, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate maintains cleanliness and a food-safe environment throughout the processing facility, surrounding areas, and equipment. The primary focus is performing daily sanitation of processing lines while following direction and acting in accordance with the company’s vision, mission, and values. This role works in a production environment and involves sanitation procedures, food safety practices, equipment cleaning, and routine preventative maintenance and changeovers. The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. The position requires physical activity throughout the shift, including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Flexibility with schedule, including start times and weekend and holiday work.
Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Manual and finger dexterity.
Ability to work in a noisy environment for the length of the shift and wear ear protection.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to reach above shoulder height.
Ability to sit, bend, twist, stand, climb stairs and ladders, push, pull, and walk for the length of the shift.
Wear required personal protective equipment and uniform, including safety glasses or goggles, chemical safety gloves, apron, suit, rubber boots, safety helmet, and hairnet.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to workplace safety.
Make safety a priority in day-to-day duties and follow all safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
Implement applicable GMP and HACCP procedures related to cleanliness, food safety, and pest control.
Maintain an adequate supply of cleaning chemicals and comply with OSHA and FDA regulations.
Understand safety best practices and SDS information, and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures to isolate equipment energy before cleaning.
Perform duties at various heights.
Follow and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and other departments.
Perform routine preventative maintenance and changeovers.
Attend company training sessions and team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.