Sanitation Jobs

Position Summary

Clean and sanitize equipment and plant following company sanitation guidelines. Operate a forklift to move and replace items in area being cleaned. Operate steam/hot water system as well as chemical hoses ensuring proper ratio of chemicals to water. Must be able to meet the minimum requirements of a Processing employee, wear appropriate PPE and follow company safety policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Use proper Lock-out / Tag-out procedures
• Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment

• Properly use product and material-handling pumps
• Pumping processing and brine tanks
• Maintain and operate forklift safely at all times
  • Complete daily forklift inspection
• Properly use steam / hot water system
• Complete daily forklift inspection
• Other tasks as assigned
• Read and understand the English language
• Tote and barrel dumping
• Dipping cherries from totes

Competencies and Certifications Required

• Good communication skills
• Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Internal GMP/HACCP/SQF Training
• OSHA Forklift license
• Must pass respiratory fitness test

Physical Demands of Job

The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:

• Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting

Work Environment

The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:

• Wet or humid conditions
• Exposure to bleach (calcium chloride)
• Extreme temperatures
• Exposure to brine (sulfur dioxide)
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals