Sanitation Associate

Americold•Russellville, AR

22h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Sanitation Associate cleans and sanitizes food-handling, packaging, storage, and processing facilities and equipment to meet quality control, food safety, and bacterial control standards. The role also maintains sanitation, cleanliness, and order in warehouse and dock areas, buildings, break rooms, bathrooms, grounds, and parking lots. The associate uses cleaning chemicals and equipment, prepares chemical concentrations, and handles and stores cleaning supplies in accordance with applicable standards. Duties may also include monitoring pest control systems and washing or sweeping the interiors of trailers or railcars. The position requires following safety procedures and applicable OSHA, FDA, USDA, and SQF standards.

Requirements

Ability to relate to coworkers, perform work involving reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others, and respond appropriately to supervisor criticism.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
Ability to understand and follow safety rules, procedure manuals, and diagrams.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and janitorial techniques.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of the safe use of cleaning chemicals.
Knowledge of cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or at least one year of related work experience.
Ability to solve routine problems.
Ability to work independently.
May be required to use steamers, floor scrubbers, and carpet cleaners.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize facility work areas and equipment using chemical agents, high-pressure hoses, and other cleaning and sanitizing equipment and supplies.
Prepare cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and chemical concentrations.
Handle and store chemical agents, cleaning equipment, and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.
Manage chemical accidents.
Keep company grounds free of litter, debris, and hazards.
Observe safety requirements and report hazards to the shift supervisor.
Comply with applicable OSHA, FDA, USDA, and SQF standards.
Ensure pest control systems are operating effectively and report problems to the supervisor when required.
Wash and/or sweep the interiors of trailers and/or railcars when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.