Tote/Pallet Sanitation - 1st Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

The Tote/Pallet Sanitation employee cleans and sanitizes totes, drums, and blue pallets, removes standing water from rooms using a squeegee or other available cleaning tool, cleans designated work areas, and assists with tote and pallet repairs. The position is hourly and non-exempt, works the 1st shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and pays $15.00 per hour. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires regular attendance and punctuality, the ability to follow instructions and company policies, and safe, productive, and timely completion of work. The employee must be able to adapt to workplace changes and communicate when tasks cannot be completed as planned. Pepper Source is a family-owned company that develops and manufactures custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems for poultry, frozen food, meat, and food service industries.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and other written information.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds 100–200 times during the shift.
Ability to stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift.
Ability to use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to talk and hear.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize totes, drums, and blue pallets.
Remove standing water from rooms using a squeegee or other available cleaning tool.
Clean designated work areas.
Assist with tote and pallet repairs.
Follow policies and procedures and observe safety and security practices.
Use equipment and materials properly and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Follow instructions and management direction; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ask for and offer help when needed.