Sanitation, Cheese

PFG | Performance Good Group

4d

About The Position

The Sanitation, Cheese role completes operational and pre-operational cleaning and sanitization of cheese packaging and processing machines and work areas. The employee follows Federal Department of Agriculture regulations and sanitation standard operating procedures, maintains the cheese processing room and storage facilities in a clean and orderly condition, helps ensure quality standards, and supports efficient product flow. The role also supports SQF programs and works as part of the sanitation crew.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 0–6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Put on required personal protective equipment and safety gear; check equipment and confirm safety devices are functioning properly.
• Obtain the work schedule and daily sanitation paperwork, prepare for operations, report to the assigned workstation, and ensure tools, equipment, supplies, and materials are available in staging areas.
• Lock out/tag out production equipment as needed and cover electrical equipment with appropriate covers.
• Collect waste from floors using tools such as squeegees, shovels, brooms, and dustpans, and place it in appropriate tubs or trash barrels.
• Disassemble production equipment, conveyors, hoppers, and other machinery, removing guards as required; drain cellulose hoppers into proper containers.
• Scrape, wipe, shovel, and dump waste from equipment and floors into tubs as required.
• Rinse conveyors, rollers, hoppers, buckets, and tubs with a pressure water hose.
• Apply cleaning chemicals to machinery, tools, and equipment with a foam sprayer; scrub and rinse them, then apply sanitizer with a sprayer as required.
• Clean and rinse drains, sanitize tools and utensils, squeegee floors, and remove and dump waste containers as required.
• Reassemble machine parts and equipment, manually dry equipment, replace guards, remove plastic wrap, and unlock equipment as needed.
• At the end of the shift, secure equipment, complete required paperwork, and perform general housekeeping duties.
• Perform scheduled sanitation duties, special projects, and other related duties assigned on the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, and Paid Time Off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Safe and inclusive working environment with a culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

What This Job Offers

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