Sanitation Technician

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Arkadelphia, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Sanitation Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As a Sanitation Technician, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the sanitation technician category. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team. Minimum Requirements: Ability to work off-shifts. Work Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state/local, federal, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures. Maintains a clean and orderly environment to project the safety and health of others. May clean floors, lights, walls, windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakroom, coolers, wash rack, equipment, e.g., mixer, oven, hand truck, in various areas of the bakery. Water is heavily used in our manufacturing environment. Properly cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment. Follows procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transports it to designated areas. Clean and sanitize lines of equipment and environment pre- and post-production, with use of food-safe sanitation practices. Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible. Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations. Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable. Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, coworkers, etc. Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation. May perform other duties not listed. Tools and Equipment. All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises. Education High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Previous safety training preferred. Previous sanitation experience preferred. Prior food industry experience a plus. Familiarity with bakery equipment preferred. Excellent communication skills. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Learn more about working at Smucker: Helping our Employees Thrive Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn® We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Ability to work off-shifts
Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the sanitation technician category
Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous safety training preferred
Previous sanitation experience preferred
Prior food industry experience a plus
Familiarity with bakery equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards
Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state/local, federal, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures
Maintains a clean and orderly environment to project the safety and health of others
May clean floors, lights, walls, windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakroom, coolers, wash rack, equipment, e.g., mixer, oven, hand truck, in various areas of the bakery
Properly cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment
Follows procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transports it to designated areas
Clean and sanitize lines of equipment and environment pre- and post-production, with use of food-safe sanitation practices
Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible
Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations
Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable
Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, coworkers, etc
Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
May perform other duties not listed