Sanitation Associate

Nuevo Garcia Foods LLC•San Antonio, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nuevo Garcia Foods, we approach every day with a focus on preserving our legacy originally created by the Garcia family over 60 years ago, while uncovering new ways to win and drive sustainable, profitable growth as we establish the future of our company. We are committed to adding value in the marketplace through strategic and focused growth that leverages our core competencies, portfolio of products, and leadership experience. If you are looking for a great place to work, we are hiring a Sanitation Associate to join our family. The Role The Sanitation Associate will be trained on the proper techniques of cleaning production equipment, machines and work areas of our food manufacturing facility. This role will be responsible for handling and preparing cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, chemical concentrations, and handling and storing the chemicals. The sanitation team identifies issues in plant sanitation and addresses these issues immediately or informs supervisor of the situation. As a Sanitation Associate, you are responsible for supporting the Company's sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, USDA, and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

Tolerate extreme temperatures, wet and humid environments, and high noise levels while wearing protective devices
Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stand for extended periods, as well as walk, reach, bend, smell, listen, speak, and see in order to perform the essential job duties
Work around moving mechanical parts and frequently lift, push, and slide packages up to 70lbs
Demonstrate attention to detail, effective time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment
Must be able to speak, read and write in English for safety and quality reasons
Good math skills and ability to perform simple math calculations
Flexible to work extended days, weekends, and be available for call-backs
High school diploma or equivalent a plus or related experience
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment according to established time constraints and quality standards to allow production to begin on time
Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas using handheld high pressure cleaning hoses and equipment, broom, squeegee, or hands
Ensures the equipment and work areas are cleaned following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Standards, and Company Policies and Procedures
Ensure facility cleanliness by cleaning spills, floors, walls, production areas, and removing trash
Follows guidelines for proper use and safety of chemicals and equipment in compliance with OSHA and Company Policies and Procedures
Perform basic janitorial duties (e.g., emptying garbage, sweeping, stocking supplies, cleaning restrooms, break rooms and common areas) as needed
Follow all Sanitation Equipment guidelines
Wear specified company provided protective gear at all time
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, quality programs, and report any safety issues or unsafe conditions
Participate is safety training and keep work area safe and orderly
Ability to work independently and well with team members in a fast-paced environment, showing a teamwork attitude by respecting and supporting team members
Be dependable, punctual, and adhere to company attendance with regular attendance as an essential job function
Have reliable transportation
Perform other duties as assigned