Production Food Safety Sanitor

Topeka, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2024
($1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $23 per hour)This position will support the Food Safety and Sanitation initiatives in the Topeka, KS facility. This position will be responsible for maintaining sanitation levels in and around company facilities as set by the Food Safety Plan, Sanitation SOPs, and company standards. This position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures. This is a physically demanding position which requires climbing, walking, bending, and crawling up to 90% of the time

  • TITLE

    Production General Labor- Entry Level Food Safety Sanitor

    REPORTS TO

    Area Leader/Team Leader

    SUMMARY

    This position will support the Food Safety and Sanitation initiatives in the Topeka, KS facility.

    This position will be responsible for maintaining sanitation levels in and around company facilities as set by the Food Safety Plan, Sanitation SOPs, and company standard

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
  • Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
  • Assignedshift attendance is required.
  • To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Safety operate powered industrial equipment
  • Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning
  • Requires Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout
  • Clean and sanitize food production areas using brooms, shovels, squeegees, scrapers, cloths, vacuums, air-guns, foaming sprayers, mops and necessary chemicals.
  • Clean and sanitize totes, brooms, shovels, and other equipment.
  • Inspect and fill footbaths, hand-soap, and hand-sanitizers.
  • Clean floors using floor scrubbers.
  • Document cleaning and sanitation task completion in the Master Cleaning and Sanitation Schedules.
  • Other tasks as required
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

  • Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
  • Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
  • Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A "can-do" mindset and attitude is a must.
  • Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.
  • Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.
  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    High-school degree or equivalent is required.

    LANGUAGE SKILLS

    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

    REASONING ABILITY

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
  • The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
  • The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
  • The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
  • The employee must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.
  • SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

    Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Hot in summer, cold in winter

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Additional Job Description

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Years of Experience:

1 year preferred

Special Requirements:

Prior sanitation experience is preferred


The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

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