Sanitation Worker

JOB TITLE: Sanitation Worker

DEPARTMENT: Sanitation

REPORTS TO: Sanitation Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The Sanitation employee is responsible for all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the Processing facility, surrounding area and equipment. Reports to the Sanitation\ Manager and receives direction concerning sanitation activities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Disassembles and reassembles the production line and equipment as necessary for cleaning.
• Cleans the floors of all debris and rinses thoroughly.
• Cleans air lines and hoses that feed the lines.
• Removes and replaces equipment as needed to accommodate production set-up requirements.
• Sanitizes production equipment in preparation for maintenance and production set-up crews.
• Cleans and sanitize all pieces of equipment.
• Cleans chemical room, process floor dry goods area, restroom and other work areas.
• Cleans wash buckets, trash cans, hand rails, and other equipment assigned by lead or manager until shift ends.
• Removal of production waste (garbage and render) at some locations.
• May be trained to work on a variety of equipment.
• May be assigned additional duties which may include janitorial duties in the plant.
• Must be able to work with sanitizing chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to write and speak simple sentences in English.

Experience:

· Experience working in a manufacturing setting.

Special Training/Skills:

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to use a variety of hand tools, organize and coordinate work with others, effectively communicate jobs and assigned tasks, work under pressure, and possess basic mechanical comprehension.

Work Environment:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Activities:

· While performing duties of this job the employee will frequently engage in teamwork. The employee will occasionally be required to use interpersonal and customer service skills. The employee will occasionally need to speak and read English.

COMPETENCIES:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

· Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21