VASP / 2ND Shift / Pasadena, TX

Fortrex • Pasadena, TX

106d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Added Service Laborer maintains cleanliness and safety in customer food, beverage, and meat processing plants. The role involves cleaning floors and equipment to meet customer quality-control and bacterial standards, as well as standards set by relevant governmental agencies. Work takes place in wet, hot, and/or cold environments while wearing personal protective equipment. The listed shift runs from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the shift may vary by location.

Fortrex describes itself as a provider of food safety solutions for contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry. The company states that it has more than 10,000 team members across North America, operates in more than 250 plants, and has over 50 years of experience. Its mission is to protect the food supply by eliminating risks.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment, such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, and safety glasses.
• Ability to take direction and instruction from managers and be accountable for one's own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Responsibilities

• Attend safety meetings at the beginning of the shift.
• Put on safety gear before beginning duties and contact the supervisor to inspect the gear.
• Obtain cleaning assignments from the supervisor.
• Retrieve cleaning supplies and a cart from the storage room.
• Squeegee meat scraps, scoop them into barrels, weigh the barrels, and dump them into the inedible vat or auger.
• Mix cleaning solution in a bucket or hosing equipment.
• Mop floors in office and welfare areas.
• Connect hoses to a water source and turn on the water.
• Spray equipment, floors, and pen areas to remove debris.
• Scrub equipment with a green pad and cleaning solution.
• Spray equipment for a final rinse.
• Ensure the area, including the ceiling, is dry before production.
• Inspect the area to ensure it is clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays (varies by location)
• Paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed