Sanitation - Production Worker - Rotational Nights

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•New Glarus, WI

10h•$17 - $25

About The Position

Sanitation workers are responsible for keeping the facility as clean as possible by using appropriate techniques to clean machines and other areas of the plant. They carry out their responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role works a rotational night shift from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position supports production start-up by completing cleaning in the proper sequence and on time for pre-operation inspection and set-up. Work includes applying cleaning chemicals, degreasing and sanitizing with sprayers and hoses; washing plant equipment, floors and walls with hot or cold water; cleaning equipment parts and facility areas; removing trash; and assisting with machine reassembly. The worker follows sanitation schedules and applicable food-safety, operating, and safety procedures, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. The hiring range is $16.96–$25.44 per hour. Actual wages vary based on factors including market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skills and experience. Eligible team members may receive medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k) participation, paid holidays, paid time off, and potentially annual incentive or program-specific awards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Able to organize and prioritize work 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 number series.
Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Able to follow 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.
Demonstrate effective leadership, problem-solving, and team-member motivation skills.
Able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with peers, subordinates, and leaders.
Able to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Nice To Haves

Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience, training, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Clean facilities and equipment in the proper sequence and in a timely manner so pre-operation inspection and production set-up can begin on time.
Apply chemicals for cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses.
Wash plant equipment, floors, and walls using hot water at 120–140 degrees or cold water.
Clean equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes, lights, and the smokehouse.
Clean the breakroom and bathrooms during work hours.
Collect trash in carts and transport it to the trash compactor for disposal.
Squeegee floors and clean drains in the plant area.
Cover sensitive equipment with plastic to protect it.
Follow the daily sanitation schedule and meet specified goals.
Complete the Master Cleaning Schedule so all facility areas are cleaned regularly.
Use the correct chemical for each job at the specified concentration.
Complete pre-inspections before FSQ conducts pre-operation inspections to minimize deficiencies.
Assist with reassembling machines for start-up.
Follow GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of support activities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Perform duties in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO requirements, wearing PPE, and maintaining safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Immediately report accidents and deficiencies to the lead, foreman, or supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Handle equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS, and company safety standards.