Sanitation Operator PR03 - Cleanup - 3rd Shift

The Hillshire Brands Company•Zeeland, MI

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for keeping the plant clean in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule and applicable SSOPs. The role involves disassembling and reassembling equipment and machinery, cleaning with hazardous chemicals and high-pressure equipment, and removing inedible material from machines and floors. The operator completes required cleaning logs, maintains sanitation equipment and supplies, and performs additional tasks as assigned to complete the sanitation process. The position requires regular communication with other departments and compliance with safety, food safety, GMP, and SQF requirements. The operator must be willing to work Sundays and occasional holidays, follow a variable schedule with shifts of up to 12 hours, and work outside on occasion. Work takes place in a cold, damp environment and may involve slippery surfaces and prolonged standing.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading and writing, including the ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and communicate effectively across management levels.
Ability to safely work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
Must be able to work every Sunday and occasional holidays.
Must be able to work a variable schedule and shifts of up to 12 hours.
Must be willing to work outside on occasion.
Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, bending, squatting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching; standing 8–12 hours on hard floors; and repetitive motions.
Must be able to work in a cold, damp environment and on slippery walking surfaces.
Internal applicants must have been in their current position for 90 days and have no suspensions or more than 3 written warnings within the past year.
Internal applicants with four or more attendance points at the time of application will be disqualified.