Sanitation Worker Jobs

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Department Lead, is responsible for cleaning and sanitation of the production equipment within the facilities. Individual will clean making sure all areas are sanitized and in presentable condition. Performs production area laboring jobs and keeps plant areas in a clean and orderly condition as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of nature and properties of sanitation chemicals.

• Keeps work area clean and orderly using common cleaning equipment, preps equipment for cleaning.

• Operates cleaning equipment such as, HPLV, steam injected water line, soap dispensers, and sanitizer dispensers.

• Must be familiar with safe machine operations where machinery must be cleaned while running.

• Familiar with lock out/tag out locations and procedures.

• Cleans and maintains production area in proper sanitation condition at shift end.

• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and safe work practices in assigned area, including written procedures for safe handling and use of chemical compounds.

• May operate forklift on a limited basis.

• Removes excess material or refuse as directed.

• Weighs and label bins.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to work regularly scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Performs other duties relating to overall effort as directed.

• Complies and understands GMPs.

• Active participant in Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Written Communication – Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for the cultural differences.

Ethics – Treats people with respect, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.

Organization Support – Follows polices and procedure; Supports organization’s goals and values. Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Quantity – Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and safely.

Safe and Security – Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe condition, uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Follow instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for his/her actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work, presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.