Sanitation- 1st Shift Muenster
About The Position
Klondike Cheese Co. is hiring a sanitation worker to clean and sanitize production machinery, equipment, work areas, and the facility according to company and other required standards. The worker may assist with packaging duties before cleanup and help operate production lines as needed. The position involves using cleaning chemicals and equipment, monitoring and adjusting machinery, and working in a wet, humid, and warm environment. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and ending when work is complete (typically an 8–9-hour shift), plus a Saturday rotation. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour, with higher pay possible for experienced workers. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Manual dexterity to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Near vision sufficient to see details at close range.
- Static strength to exert force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Trunk strength to support the body repeatedly or continuously over time.
- Oral comprehension and expression to understand spoken information and communicate clearly.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as stated in the physical-demand profile; the posting also lists carrying loads above 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds, at 1%.
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, turning, pushing, pulling, grasping, squeezing, standing, and walking.
- Ability to work in a wet, humid, warm environment and use chemical cleaning solutions with protective gear.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company does not offer employment-visa sponsorship.
- Satisfactory drug-test results are a condition of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience is compensated at a higher rate, though no specific experience requirement is stated.
Responsibilities
- Clean production equipment and rooms using detergents, sanitizers, brushes, and high-pressure hoses.
- Measure, weigh, or mix cleaning solutions using measuring tanks, calibrated rods, or suction tubes.
- Observe machine operations, gauges, and thermometers, and adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.
- Set controls for temperature and cycle length, and start conveyors, pumps, agitators, and machines.
- Drain, clean, and refill machines or tanks at designated intervals using cleaning solutions or water.
- Communicate and work effectively with other sanitation personnel and the supervisor.
- Follow HACCP and HACCP prerequisite programs, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP) guidelines, and applicable federal regulations.
- Frequently lift and move hoses and related equipment throughout each shift, using protective gear when handling chemical cleaning solutions.
- Assist with operating or tending production-line machines and packaging duties as needed.
- Perform other related duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
