Sanitation - Truck Wash 3rd shift

Link Snacks • New Glarus, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanitation workers are responsible for keeping the facility clean and using appropriate techniques to clean equipment around the plant floor. They perform sanitation duties according to company policies and procedures, following the daily and master cleaning schedules so equipment and areas are ready for inspection and production start-up. The role also includes following food-safety and sanitation programs, operating safely around equipment and chemicals, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The work takes place in a plant/office setting with varying temperatures and noise levels, moving manufacturing equipment, and wet or slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multitasking environment.
• Able to understand and follow chemical and Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies once trained.
• Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Able to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Able to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
• Ability to find solutions to or proactively address work-related problems.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem-solving, and team-member motivational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience, training, or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Clean facilities and equipment in the required sequence and on time so pre-operation inspection and production set-up can begin as scheduled.
• Apply cleaning, degreasing, and sanitizing chemicals using sprayers and hoses.
• Wash down plant equipment, floors, and walls with hot water at 120–140 degrees and with cold water.
• Clean equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes, lights, the smokehouse, breakroom, and bathrooms.
• Collect trash in carts and transport it to the trash compactor.
• Squeegee plant floors and clean drains.
• Cover sensitive equipment with plastic to protect it.
• Follow the daily sanitation schedule and complete the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Use the appropriate chemical for each task at the specified concentration.
• Complete pre-inspections before FSQ conducts pre-operation inspections to help minimize deficiencies.
• Assist with reassembling machines for start-up.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP training, company prerequisite programs, SOPs, and SSOPs.
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO and PPE requirements, and maintain safety equipment.
• Keep the work area safe, clean, and organized; report accidents and deficiencies promptly to the lead, foreman, or supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and functioning properly, and handle equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS, and company safety standards.
• Suggest improvements and continuously improve the quality of support activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive and program-specific awards may be available to eligible team members

What This Job Offers

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