Sanitation Specialist

External • Fort Wayne, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment throughout the factory, adhering to strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Master Sanitation schedules. This role involves cleaning various areas including sensory rooms, production lines, locker rooms, cafeterias, and warehouses, as well as managing inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE. The specialist will also be involved in minor repairs and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This position requires a proactive approach to maintaining hygiene standards, supporting production and quality departments, and ensuring the overall cleanliness and safety of the facility.

Requirements

• Chemical handling, CIP Sanitation and Janitorial experience preferred.
• Inventory control/handling preferred.
• Must work autonomously with limited supervision and be results driven.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical issues (use of basic tools).
• Must manage time responsibly to complete assigned tasks on a regular schedule.
• People skills and training skills preferred.
• Ability to work side by side with Production and Quality to resolve issues and make improvements.
• Work cross-shifts when necessary for business-needs purposes.
• Understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety PPE where appropriate.
• Must observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Tulare Operations Center policies.
• Must be able to move around, to and from one’s designated work area on concrete and dairy brick surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery. This includes ladders, scissor lifts and boom lifts, inside and outside the factory.
• Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation before the scheduled start time.
• Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members as assigned.
• Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Must be able to grip/use a low-pressure hot water hose/nozzle (80-100 lbs. of pressure) for 30 minutes to 1-hour periods.
• Lift up to 60 lbs. (material boxes, equipment, parts) from floor level to a height of 3 to 4 feet high.
• Use various hand tools for cleaning and equipment repair/replacement. Includes floor scrubbers and wet/dry shop-vacs.
• Must be able to climb and descend ladders.
• Working at heights certified for overhead cleaning and hose repair.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 35° F - 100° F (depending on time of year) inside and outside the factory.
• Must possess the ability to understand verbal and written safety and chemical handling instructions.
• Must be able to hold manual dexterity and strength to operate a high-pressure hose and use tools in equipment disassembly and reassembly.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical handling, CIP Sanitation and Janitorial experience
• Inventory control/handling
• People skills and training skills

Responsibilities

• Clean Sensory Room after sessions, ensuring proper disposal of waste.
• Maintain stock levels of sanitizer in the sanitizer cabinet.
• Stock shelves in the Storage Room and Production Line bins/cabinets with necessary supplies and PPE for the entire shift.
• Maintain lint rollers throughout the factory.
• Maintain soaps and sanitizers in all Hand-Wash stations.
• Monitor and clean chemical output areas and surrounding areas.
• Scrub assigned drains for Hand-Wash stations as scheduled.
• Remove debris from drains to prevent overflow.
• Clean and sanitize assigned factory areas according to the Master Sanitation schedule.
• Ensure equipment carts and foamers are clean and organized.
• Empty and store chemical jugs on storage shelves.
• Maintain production floor and drain brushes.
• Adhere to the factory color code policy for waste disposal.
• Dispose of plastic, paper towel pieces, cardboard, and other items in proper bins.
• Maintain production floors throughout each shift.
• Empty aerosol can dispensers in appropriate locations.
• Adhere to the drain cleaning schedule as part of the Master Sanitation program.
• Wear proper PPE at all times.
• Maintain and replace paper towel dispensers, especially at production floor entrances.
• Replenish hand sanitizers when empty.
• Repair or replace hand sanitizers as needed.
• Remove damaged equipment and items from the factory floor and dispose of them appropriately.
• Sanitize flat surfaces throughout the factory, including office tables, countertops, break room tables, sink and coffee areas, electrical panels, and operator desks/computers.
• Maintain an accurate min/max inventory of cleaning and factory equipment, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Follow factory CIP cleaning procedures and policies.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality departments to address environmental issues.
• Ensure unauthorized associates do not tamper with chemicals in the chemical room.
• Maintain all chemical jugs/spray bottles, ensuring they are labeled correctly and that new labels are available.
• Maintain the Men’s/Women’s locker rooms, including cleaning toilets, stalls, sinks, and trash bins.
• Clean main factory restrooms, front office restrooms, North Warehouse restrooms, and Quality Lab restrooms.
• Sweep and mop locker room floors.
• Dust lockers and flat surfaces in locker rooms.
• Conduct monthly deep cleaning of locker rooms (caustic chemical scrub, manual scrubbing, sanitizing).
• Dust overhead piping and clean vents in locker rooms as assigned.
• Maintain the Cafeteria area, including wiping tables, emptying trash, sweeping/mopping floors, and cleaning microwaves and sinks.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the Maintenance boiler room, shop, sink, behind cabinets, and overheads.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the Electrical room, including dusting and wiping down panels.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the Maintenance Frigo room, including panels and floor.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the Factory Parts Warehouse, including dusting and waste disposal.
• Conduct daily cleaning of the Northwest and Northeast warehouses, including white lines and main driveways.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of roof walkway areas pertaining to production.
• Conduct regular cleaning of the Blackstone Street parking lot using a blower.
• Conduct daily floor cleaning with Floor Scrubbers in product floor main walkways, drystock receiving area, and shipping areas.
• Maintain factory hot water hoses, repairing and replacing leaks.
• Conduct regular audits with direct supervisor.
• Conduct regular perimeter walks with direct supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Execute thorough pass downs daily with outgoing/incoming shifts.
• Uphold cleaning standards as scheduled on the Master Sanitation program.
• Communicate all problems and concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Document completed tasks and complete all assigned forms.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping practices.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) policy and procedures.
• Report and follow up on safety issues.
• Follow proper lifting techniques and ergonomics.
• Perform safety checks on E-stops, pull-cords, and eye wash stations.
• Ensure guards are in place on equipment.
• Use correct chemicals in proper applications.
• Organize chemicals, tools, etc., in designated locations.
• Comply with all applicable regulatory requirements for food safety.
• Report quality concerns to direct Supervisor and Quality Assurance Department.
• Take actions to avoid spills when using chemicals.
• Dispose of empty containers appropriately after triple rinsing.
• Mix chemicals only when specified.
• Dispose of waste appropriately after approval.
• Recycle materials when possible.
• Avoid allowing chemical residue to flow down floor drains.
• Contact Environmental Personnel or Facilities for chemical spill cleanup.
• Understand all environmental, safety, and hazard (HAZCOM) aspects of the position.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed