Sanitation Specialist

McKee Foods Corporation•Gentry, AR

4d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work. Pay Grade $19.29- $21.69/ hr Plus premium for hours worked in the Weekend Zone Premium (Friday - Sunday) Schedule Thursday 10 hours (5:00am - 3:00pm) Friday 12 hours (5:00am-5:00pm) Saturday night 12 hours (10:00pm -10:00am) hours would adjust for sundown time Clock out for lunch (other days and hours as needed) Location 555 McKee Driver, Gentry Arkansas 72734 Plant 3 Job Summary McKee Foods is seeking a Sanitation Specialist to join our Environmental Sanitation Department team. You will work in all areas, cleaning equipment with high-pressure systems and operating high pressure washing equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Cleaning areas assigned by the Master Sanitation System (MSS) or areas assigned by supervisor. Clean and sanitize line equipment as well as environmental cleaning. Work in various environments. (Hot/cold, wet/dry, floor/heights) Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Must be able to work safely around moving equipment. Must be willing to attend specialized training when required Must be willing and able to work with various chemicals Will mainly be working in the manufacturing floor Must be able and willing to learn and understand the production schedule, as well as good communication with mixers. Must complete weekly MSS (Master Sanitation System) Must be able to complete Special Project Tasks Must be flexible with their tasks Must be able to learn CODES Must be able to have good radio etiquette Must complete daily tailing tasks [it is where you take samples and bring them to Technical Service Lab for testing Must complete Out of Spec swabs Must be able to read, understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedure. Must be able to work independently or with others. Must be willing to take on other tasks asked by Supervisor APPLICANTS WITH ALLERGIES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOY FLOUR, RAW AND COOKED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MAY NEED TO BE HANDLED AS PART OF NORMAL JOB DUTIES

Requirements

Have or able to obtain Scissor Lift License
Basic computer skills
High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work well with minimal supervision
Good overall work, attendance, and safety record
Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to company food safety and product purity procedures
Strong customer service skills
Attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple cleaning activities
Ability to work and communicate well with peers and management
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Willing to work flexible hours
Capability to handle physically demanding work in varying climates

Nice To Haves

Previous Industrial cleaning experience
Food processing or food manufacturing experience
Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing cleaning processes and procedures
Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment
Training and/or experience in operating lift equipment
Related training; including blood borne pathogens, confined space, lock out systems, dust hazard, chemical management, etc.

Responsibilities

Cleaning areas assigned by the Master Sanitation System (MSS) or areas assigned by supervisor.
Clean and sanitize line equipment as well as environmental cleaning.
Work in various environments. (Hot/cold, wet/dry, floor/heights)
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Must be able to work safely around moving equipment.
Must be willing to attend specialized training when required
Must be willing and able to work with various chemicals
Will mainly be working in the manufacturing floor
Must be able and willing to learn and understand the production schedule, as well as good communication with mixers.
Must complete weekly MSS (Master Sanitation System)
Must be able to complete Special Project Tasks
Must be flexible with their tasks
Must be able to learn CODES
Must be able to have good radio etiquette
Must complete daily tailing tasks [it is where you take samples and bring them to Technical Service Lab for testing
Must complete Out of Spec swabs
Must be able to read, understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedure.
Must be able to work independently or with others.
Must be willing to take on other tasks asked by Supervisor