Environmental Cleaner

Job Responsibilities

• Safely follow all SSOP provide for task at hand.
• Responsible for the cleaning of interior and exterior of the plant during all weather conditions.
  • Interior tasks will include the cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings, air vents, lights, overhead piping, and exterior surfaces of equipment used in the preparation/packaging/transferring of product.
• Perform emergency response activity including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, and tank cleaning.
• Perform cleaning at elevations including working from ladders, scissor lifts, and scaffolding.
• Responsible for the removal of trash in dumpster style containers with forklifts, and the cleaning of those containers.
• Perform cleaning utilizing a COP tank.
• Empty all trash cans, clean receptacles and replace liners.
• Responsible cleaning the compactor shroud
• Maintain chemical cages in an organized and safe manner.
• Maintain inventories & stock supplies.
• Perform chemical titrations.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of sanitation practices, HACCP principals, chemical usages and application in a food environment to drive process improvements.
• Participate in Gehl trainings, meetings, and team building.
• Document all completed tasks on a Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong detail orientation and organizational abilities
• Ability to work with strong chemicals
• Ability to work effectively under time restraints and limited supervision
• Ability to communicate and take direction in the English language
• Able to work up to 10 hours and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent Diploma.
• 1 year of cleaning experience.
• Principles and practices of sanitation in a food processing plant.
• Previous chemical knowledge and experience helpful.
• Have the physical ability to regularly lift/carry and push/pull up to 25 pounds, reach overhead, squat/bend/kneel, stand, walk/move about, and frequently climb.