Backyard Farms, located in Madison, ME is a 42-acre greenhouse, that we like to think of as one big backyard garden! Our spacious facility grows tomatoes year-round. We are seeking a Full-Time Sanitation Specialist to support and maintain company sanitation standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory food safety guidelines.
Work Hours: Monday thru Friday: 5:00am-1:30pm, and Saturdays when needed.
$14.50 per hour
Values:
To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintains sanitation washroom in a hygienic condition, operates all equipment safely and according to established guidelines.
- Handles and mixes cleaning and sanitizing chemicals as prescribed on manufacturer’s label
- Cleans and sanitizes greenhouse equipment in a manner that protects against contamination of tomatoes and tomato plants
- Monitors, collects and reports Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and all other HACCP pre-requisite programs as required
- Monitors equipment and supplies to properly support the completion of departmental tasks. Trains and supports departmental and non-departmental employees when necessary
- Cleans pack-house, cooler, and common area floors daily
- Performs scheduled cleaning of pack-house
- Removes broken glass in accordance with procedure
- Maintains cut glove inventory daily by sorting and stocking
- Cleans and drains dumpsters as needed
- Provide support as back-up housekeeper as needed
- Trains and supports departmental and non-departmental employees as needed
- Cross-train and assist in other areas of the department as needed
- Performs other duties as needed
- Wears all necessary personal protective equipment required for each task
Education/Background Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- One to three-year(s) experience in the sanitation field
- Understand company specific job-related applications of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Understand job specific applications of GMPs
- Understands and applies proper cleaning and sanitizing practices
- Understand company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
- Understand basic operational and preventive maintenance of dispensers
- Must be able to work independently and follow instructions as given
Working Conditions:
- Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Requires bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, repetitive motion
- May work near moving equipment
We are pleased to offer the following Benefits:
- Paid weekly
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Employee Engagement & Recognition Programs
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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