Sanitation worker -Hicksville

Position Description **PAY RATE $21.44** Once converted to perm there is a $2.50 increase. MON - THU 11pm to 8:00am and SAT 8am to 6pm **Please ensure candidates are aware of the location**The sanitation role is NOT a janitor role. It is an arduous, tedious, task oriented role. They are required to essentially take apart a plumbing system that carries pudding from the kettle to the filling machines. The kettles are as big as hot tubs and the sanitation associates are required to stand over them and use elbow grease and chemicals to literally scrub the kettle clean. They use power washers and special protective boots and PPE to protect against the water and chemicals used in the process. Quality Assurance will then swab the kettle and examine it microscopically to ensure all traces of pudding are gone. Once trained, an associate will be able to clean the kettle in about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes-one of the expectations of the role.

Qualifications for the role:
1) Standing on feet for long periods of time.
2) Basic tool knowledge. Assemble and dissemble equipment.
3) Comfortable bending and on their knees.

The sanitation role is NOT a janitor role. It is an arduous, tedious, task oriented role. They are required to essentially take apart a plumbing system that carries pudding from the kettles to the filling machines.

**Possible temp to perm if openings are available**
Steel toed shoes are required but we may be able to provide composite safety shoe covers if they do not have them readily available
Check with candidates to make sure they are willing to work Saturdays as required. Typical hours on Saturday are usually 8AM to 6PM. Remember any hours worked beyond 40 in a week is Overtime.

To be considered for this role, the following questions and answers must be listed at the top of Candidate's resume.

1. Will Associate be able to stand on feet for up to 10 hours a day?
2. Will Associate be comfortable working in cold environment and going in and out of chiller room (38 F degree) during the duration of their shift? (They can wear their own jacket for warmth or client can provide a jacket for them.)
3. Earplugs/Hearing protection are provided, does Associate feel comfortable wearing hearing protection due to the noisy nature of a production environment?
4. PPE gear consist of white Lab jacket, protective glasses, helmet and shoe covers. Will Associate be comfortable wearing this?
5. Does Associate feel comfortable heavy lifting up to 50 pounds with another Associate when boxes are ready to be moved?
6. Will Associate be comfortable transferring two and four pound carts of production in and out of chillers (38 F) and flipping the trays in chillers (38 F) when needed?
7. Will Associate be able to perform other duties as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed?
8. Not required for the role but is a plus, is the Associate Bilingual in Spanish?
9. Does Associate have prior food industry knowledge?

The sanitation role is NOT a janitor role. It is an arduous, tedious, task oriented role. They are required to essentially take apart a plumbing system that carries pudding from the kettle to the filling machines. The kettles are as big as hot tubs and the sanitation associates are required to stand over them and use elbow grease and chemicals to literally scrub the kettle clean. They use power washers and special protective boots and PPE to protect against the water and chemicals used in the process. Quality Assurance will then swab the kettle and examine it microscopically to ensure all traces of pudding are gone. Once trained, an associate will be able to clean the kettle in about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes-one of the expectations of the role.

The Sanitarian is responsible for up keep and sanitation of variety of food service equipment and facility. Essential Functions: Clean and sanitize equipment as directed by the supervisor, Follow SSOP ( Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), Comply with proper handling of chemicals and dilation factors, Responds to emergencies, Provide technical direction and training to other sanitarians as applicable, May fill in for other departmental absences, Needs to be familiar with CIP (Chemical in Place) operation and milk Silo clean, Stay current with safety training and proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits: Mechanically inclined to dismantle and reassemble equipment, Be able to read and understand sanitation procedures.
Follow written and oral procedure, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) knowledgeable, Fill out master sanitation and daily paperwork, Equipment Used: PC, proprietary software, telephone, and other office equipment. Various lab equipment. Kettle enabling system. Physical Demands: Standing-Entire shift, Lifting up to 25 lbs-Regularly, Working in hot/cold temperatures-Occasionally, Noise typical of a production environment-Entire shift Required-Steel Toed Shoes. Due to onsite safety all candidates must fluent and able to read and write in either English or Spanish.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TEST MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CANDIDATE STARTS THE ASSIGNMENT.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hicksville, NY 11801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• machine Sanitation: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Speak with the employer
91 7411881317

Salary : $21 - $22