5602 Sanitation Laborer - 3rd shift

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mount Olive, NC

About The Position

The Sanitation Laborer cleans, rinses, foams, steams, and sanitizes equipment, containers, and facility areas according to established procedures documented in the Sanitation Standards of Operations Procedure book. The laborer works in areas assigned by the sanitation crew chief or supervisor, operates production equipment as needed to facilitate cleaning, and follows procedures for safe chemical and equipment handling. Work includes measuring and mixing chemicals, disposing of garbage with a forklift, keeping drains and floorways clear, maintaining the dumpster area, and recording completed work on the Sanitation Schedule. The role also includes participating in relevant training, employee meetings, committees, and project teams, and carrying out other duties as directed by a supervisor or crew chief. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with significant seasonal temperature variations and intermittent exposure to wet conditions and sanitizing chemicals. Required protective equipment for some tasks includes gloves, goggles, rubber boots, head and beard covers, and ear plugs. The role involves substantial physical activity, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and handling objects. Heavy work may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Visual acuity, spoken communication, and hearing are also required for the described work.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must be properly trained to handle chemicals.
Forklift experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned work areas in all areas as directed by the sanitation crew chief or supervisor.
Clean, rinse, foam, steam, and sanitize equipment, containers, and facility areas according to established procedures.
Dispose of garbage using a forklift and keep drains and floorways clear.
Operate production equipment correctly to facilitate proper cleaning.
Follow safety procedures for handling chemicals and equipment.
Measure and mix chemicals according to established procedures.
Record work performed on the Sanitation Schedule at the end of each workday.
Maintain the dumpster area in a clean and orderly condition.
Follow safety rules and company policies.
Participate in training, employee meetings, committees, and project teams as appropriate.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or crew chief.