Sanitation - Production Worker - Rotational Nights

Link Snacks•New Glarus, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation workers keep the facility clean by using appropriate techniques to clean machinery and other areas of the plant. They carry out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures, following sanitation schedules, food-safety procedures, and safety standards. The role works rotational nights from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The work takes place in a plant and office setting with varying temperatures and noise levels, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required. The position involves regular standing, walking, handling objects, and lifting or moving items up to 25 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Able to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment.
Able to understand and follow chemical and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies once trained.
Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Able to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem-solving, and team-member motivational skills.
Regularly able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear; occasionally able to sit, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision required.

Nice To Haves

Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience, training, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean facilities and equipment in the proper sequence and on time so pre-operation inspection and production setup can begin as scheduled.
Apply cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing chemicals using sprayers and hoses; perform hot-water washdowns at 120–140 degrees and cold-water washdowns.
Clean equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes, lights, smokehouse, breakroom, and bathrooms.
Gather trash in carts and transport it to the trash compactor.
Squeegee floors and clean drains in the plant area.
Cover sensitive equipment with plastic for protection.
Follow the daily sanitation schedule and complete the Master Cleaning Schedule so facility areas are cleaned regularly.
Use the appropriate chemical for each job at the specified concentration.
Complete pre-inspections before FSQ (Quality) pre-operation inspections to minimize deficiencies.
Assist with reassembly of machines for startup.
Follow GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
Suggest improvements and continually improve the quality of support activities.
Perform duties within OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO requirements, wearing PPE, and maintaining safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area; report accidents and deficiencies promptly to the lead, foreman, or supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly, and handle equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS, and company safety standards.
Communicate effectively with peers, subordinates, and leaders, and support a culture of openness, accountability, initiative, and innovation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.