Sanitation Specialist Weekend Nights

Link Snacks•Perry, GA

About The Position

Sanitation Team Members keep equipment sanitized and ready for production, using appropriate cleaning techniques for machinery and other areas of the plant. They follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, company prerequisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), USDA guidelines, and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs). The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The posting lists pay as $19.50 plus a $1.00 shift differential and gives a broader hourly pay range of $18.75 to $25.54; actual wages vary based on factors including market data, internal equity, location, skills, and experience. The role involves cleaning facilities and equipment on schedule so pre-operational inspections and production setup can begin on time. Duties include applying cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, washing equipment and plant surfaces with hot or cold water, cleaning equipment components and support areas, handling trash, cleaning floors and drains, protecting sensitive equipment, completing cleaning schedules and pre-inspections, and assisting with equipment reassembly. Team Members must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, report incidents and deficiencies, and keep the work area safe and organized. The work takes place in a plant/office setting with varying temperatures and noise levels, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required. Link Snacks offers eligible Team Members benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401(k) participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual incentives and program-specific awards.

Requirements

Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a multitasking environment.
Ability to understand and follow chemical and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and Team Members.
Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and lift or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Close vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; the posting identifies this as preferred education.
Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience or training, or equivalent experience within a food manufacturing facility; the posting identifies this as preferred experience.

Responsibilities

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