Sanitation Worker

Tremco Construction Products Group•Elgin, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the Processing facility, surrounding area and equipment. Reports to the Production supervisor and receives direction concerning sanitation activities. Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms. Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant. Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. Ensures that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions. Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions. Follow best practices for safety, SDS guidelines, and the proper use of personal protective equipment. Responsible for filling out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork. Regularly complete training in methods of improving sanitation processes Makes certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation. Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Good reading, writing and math skills
Always be safety conscious
Able to lift up to 60 lbs
Self-directed and able to work without close supervision
Willing and able to work overtime as needed
Hardworking, dependable, and safety conscious
Strong quantitative skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to think critically
Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work
Read and understand chemical labels
Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - English/Spanish is preferred
Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all.
Ensure that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions.
Develop and implement new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions.
Follow best practices for safety, SDS guidelines, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Fill out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
Regularly complete training in methods of improving sanitation processes.
Make certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards.
Ensure that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation is completed.
Maintain effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors.
Other duties as assigned by manager.