Sanitation Worker - Food Manufacturing (1st Shift)
About The Position
Dessert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Worker for its Aurora, Colorado team. The role is responsible for carrying out the eight steps of sanitation and providing a clean, sanitary plant for production. The worker must understand and follow food-safety and workplace-safety policies and procedures, use necessary chemicals safely, work in a timely manner, and comply with company policies and values, including attendance expectations. The position also requires understanding applicable Quality Management Systems, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP, to help protect employees and product quality. The worker is responsible for food safety and food quality for SRO products and must notify a supervisor or other person of authority about observed issues or threats.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of food safety and quality.
- Reliable transportation.
- Flexible schedule, including availability to work overtime and mandatory attendance for end-of-week deep cleaning.
- Minimal ability to read and write in English.
- Follow GMP and maintain good personal hygiene.
- Ability to take direction from leads, supervisors, and managers.
- Adaptable and accountable for one's own actions.
- Ability to stay focused in a loud, fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to frequently lift hoses, equipment, chemical containers, and similar items.
- Ability to stand or walk for at least 8 hours per day and stoop, kneel, bend, handle objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and dry environments.
Responsibilities
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established GMP policies and procedures.
- Work cooperatively with sanitation employees and employees from other departments.
- Follow sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including the eight steps of sanitation.
- Learn to clean and sanitize food production equipment and the production environment.
- Perform assigned work duties.
- Follow all safety procedures and work with chemicals safely.
- Help ensure food safety and food quality for SRO products, and report observed issues or threats to a supervisor or other person of authority.
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Retirement contribution for eligible employees
- Training, including certifications
- Growth opportunities across multiple departments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
