Job Description
Job Title
: Sanitation Worker
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to
: Department Manager or Lead
Supervises
: N/A
Travel:
As needed according to the essential functions of position
Department:
Sanitation
JOB PURPOSE:
The primary role of sanitation is cleaning the plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Perform general sanitation cleaning duties based on the current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
Breakdown and reassembly of manufacturing equipment
Washdown equipment or dry-clean as specified per the SSOP
Interior infrastructure cleaning of production and non-production areas
Assist in identifying safety hazards, areas, and equipment requiring non-routine attention
Communicate and work cross-functionally with other departments to meet the goal at hand
Participate in major project work, including dust collection system cleanouts, deep cleaning of warehouse and production areas
Safely operate bailers, riding scrubbers, and scissor lifts
Able to work from heights of 20 feet using scissor lifts
Ensure accurate record-keeping of daily Sanitation documentation
Ensure all equipment is clean and passes pre-operating inspection
Comply with all food safety and quality assurance standards (GMP
Ensure cleaning chemicals are used per work instructions and dispensed safely
Follow all safety guidelines and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Maintain the Production area clean and audit-ready
Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including janitorial tasks, including washrooms, trash/waste removal, and facility groundskeeping activities
Qualifications/Requirements
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Prior machine breakdown and sanitation experience preferred
High School diploma or GED preferred
Forklift experience a plus
Must demonstrate basic tool knowledge and basic mechanical skills
Production and/or Warehouse experience desirable, food manufacturing a plus
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, required
Can frequently move or lift to 55lbs (55lbs-65lbs team lift)
Must follow all GMPs and work consistently with all food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Skills/Abilities
Ability to read and write English
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
Good verbal and written communication
Able to manage a variety of tasks at the same time with rapidly changing priorities
Must be reliable, a self-starter and safety-minded
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Possess a sense of urgency and attention to accuracy and detail
Strong organizational skills
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
Personal Protective Equipment
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to chemical safety protocols.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work. This role does not allow for remote work.
Works in a manufacturing environment
Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
Use of cleaning chemicals
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The estimated hourly salary range for this role is $18.50-23. This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the hourly rate offered and will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.
Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.
Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.
Woodland Gourmet assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices. This includes all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Day shift