Sanitation Worker III /1st Shift (MSS)
About The Position
Summary: Experienced sanitation professional with 3+ years of plant sanitation and equipment cleaning. Skilled in operating industrial machinery, leading large-scale cleaning projects, and ensuringpliance with food safety and workplace safety standards. Known for strong teamwork, attention to detail, andmitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. Function Of The Position: Perform sanitation duties across plant areas and equipment, including refuse removal. Operate machinery such as floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, wash cabinets, cop tanks, walkers, walker stackers, electric pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and forklifts (stand-up and sit-down). Utilize tools including brooms, brushes, spray bottles, mops, squeegees, water guns, air guns, and vacuums. Apply industrial-strength cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers; assemble and disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning. Lead major cleaning projects (e.g., allergen/kosher cleaning, caustic boils, Cold Jet deep dives). Train team members on occupational hazards and safe work practices. Maintain accurate sanitation logs and records. Ensurepliance with GMP, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/fraud, and regulatory requirements. Report food safety and quality issues promptly to management. Support safety culture by practicing safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and conducting safety observations.
Requirements
- Education/Experience: 1-3 years of sanitation or equivalent work experience.
- Licenses: Level III Power Equipment License (JBSS issued).
- Skills: Strong manual dexterity and vision
- Proficient in safe use of Cold Jet equipment
- Knowledge of industrial cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers
- Basic math skills
Responsibilities
- Perform sanitation duties across plant areas and equipment, including refuse removal.
- Operate machinery such as floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, wash cabinets, cop tanks, walkers, walker stackers, electric pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and forklifts (stand-up and sit-down).
- Utilize tools including brooms, brushes, spray bottles, mops, squeegees, water guns, air guns, and vacuums.
- Apply industrial-strength cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers; assemble and disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
- Lead major cleaning projects (e.g., allergen/kosher cleaning, caustic boils, Cold Jet deep dives).
- Train team members on occupational hazards and safe work practices.
- Maintain accurate sanitation logs and records.
- Ensurepliance with GMP, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/fraud, and regulatory requirements.
- Report food safety and quality issues promptly to management.
- Support safety culture by practicing safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and conducting safety observations.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Company Paid Life, Accident and Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Paid Time Off, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Parental Leaves, Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Family Planning Program and Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Annual Bonus Plans
- 401(k) Plan
- HSA (with Company Match), Health FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
