Sanitation Specialist - Weekend 1st Shift

Heartland FPG•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us! This shift would run Thursday-Sunday; 6am to 4:30pm. Scope: The Sanitation Specialist keeps buildings in clean and orderly condition. Performs infrastructure heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning overheads (i.e. lights, piping, rafters), cleaning walls, floor scrubbing, chemical handling, and vacuuming. Duties will include operating at heights while using a scissor lift, ladders, and/or a boom lift. Establish proficiency with cleaning skills in accordance with MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule).

Requirements

Must have ability to understand oral and written instructions in English
Must work well in a team environment and have strong communication skills
Must have the ability to work extended hours while standing
Must have good job performance and attendance records
Demonstrate and promote teamwork on a consistent basis

Responsibilities

Promotes safety and conducts him/her in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times
Performs deep cleaning in specific areas of the plant (overheads, walls, roll up doors, and other infrastructure areas) in accordance with the MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule)
Operate ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
Moving materials, loading equipment, and cleaning the job site. Load, unload, move, locate, relocate and/or stack merchandise in a safe, accurate, and orderly manner using a pick or other power equipment.
Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
Consult and coordinate with supervisor, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations
Must stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position. A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.
Able to work at heights for long periods of time
Use brushes, wipes, scrapers, and cleaning solutions to wipe down building surfaces (overheads, lights, walls, doors)
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
Pick up and discard litter on the outside grounds
Dump trash into the trash compactors and bale cardboard
Inspect and verify work to ensure areas are clean
Fill out paperwork either on paper or within MegaMation (computer or iPad) to show completion of activities
All other duties as assigned