Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Maola Local Dairies • Hampton, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation worker is responsible for keeping Shipping and Production areas clean and maintaining Plant grounds. The role uses chemicals, cleaning agents, and specialized cleaning equipment while following safety policies and procedures. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent international education. The worker must be able to work the third shift, from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and may be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. The stated hourly pay is $18.00, with retention bonuses of $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms.

The work may involve cooler-room temperatures, contact with water or dairy liquids, noise levels of 90 decibels, and wet or slippery conditions. Physical requirements include frequent standing and walking; reaching, bending, extending, and lifting 50–60 pounds; and handling dairy products and pushing or pulling product stacks weighing up to 200 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals and equipment while following safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate electric pallet jacks and baling machines.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds, handle dairy products, and push or pull stacks of products weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing; frequent standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Use assigned cleaning equipment and chemicals, including power scrubbers and foamers, to clean and sanitize general areas within the Plant facility.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and baling machines.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, including washing walls, ceilings, floors, drains, pipes, production equipment, and other areas assigned by a supervisor.
• Maintain the cleanliness of machines, equipment, tanks, and assigned areas.
• Stock designated areas with supplies and fill dispensers as needed.
• Remove trash, recycling, debris, and obstructions to maintain Plant cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor for potential hazards, notify a supervisor or manager of deficiencies or issues, and safely and promptly address occurrences as directed by leadership.
• Follow GMPs and safety and health policies and regulations, and wear proper PPE.
• Assist with special projects and complete other assigned duties.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Perform basic math.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retention bonuses: $1,000 after 90 days and $2,500 after six months, subject to eligibility and terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED