461 VASP / 1st /

Fortrex • Pasadena, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Added Service Laborer is responsible for scraping, sweeping, and mopping the floors of food, beverage, and meat processing plants operated by our customers, ensuring they meet the quality control and bacterial standards set by the customer and relevant governmental agencies. Fortrex and Safe Foods is a leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry, with over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America and over 50 years of experience. Our mission is to protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Wear employer-specified PPE (gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.).
• Ability to take direction and instruction from managers and be accountable for own actions.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & 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 & Development Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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