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Grain Craft
Sanitation
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$39,287 / year median in Kansas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Sanitation 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 16755 274th Road, Atchison, KS 66002 $25.64 an hour - Full-time Grain Craft 49 reviews $25.64 an hour -
Full-time Job Title:
Sanitation Location:
Atchison, KS Reports to: Production Supervisor About Grain Craft Corn Milling (Previously Bunge) :- Grain Craftis a company that is committed to our team members. We offer generous benefits with a focus on three guiding pillars: Driven With Purpose
- (We Make Every Day Count), Relationships Are Everything (Meaningful Connections Fuel Our Success), and Right Always Wins (We Never Compromise on Safety, Quality, and Commitment).
Job Description:
The Sanitation team member plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe environment throughout the production facility. This hands-on position is responsible for executing routine and deep-cleaning tasks across all areas of the plant—including equipment, offices, and confined spaces—while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working in physically demanding conditions while supporting a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cleaning of mill equipment, buildings and surrounding areas including offices, lunchroom, rest rooms, locker rooms, roofs, empty bins and other areas as directed by supervisor.
- Pick up product spills and dump carts occasionally.
- Must handle a brush vacuum hose, broom, shovel and scraper on a regular basis.
- Will work off ladders and inside confined spaces occasionally.
- Clean up all work areas, follow directions and perform other tasks as directed by supervisor.
- Report any infestation and/or contamination to ensure Grain Craft produces and ships a quality product.
- Must report all accidents and near misses to create a safer work environment at Grain Craft.
- Must perform safety and sanitation audits with supervisor as required.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
- Perform work per the assigned on site schedule.
Qualifications Required:
- Able to work a flexible work schedule and overtime when needed.
- Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Need to be safety conscious.
- Need to have the capability to work in a team environment.
- Need to be capable in working in hot environment.
Preferred:
- Previous experience working in a food manufacturing facility is a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
- Physically able to work outside, climb ladders and lift 100 lbs., tolerate dust and high or low temperature.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and kneeling
- Comfortable working at heights and on ladders or scaffolding
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for operating tools and machinery
- Tolerance for noisy, dusty, or hot/cold environments
- Ability to wear required PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and respirators
- Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to identify mechanical or safety issues
- Stamina to work 12-hour shifts or rotating schedules as needed This position is contingent upon successfully passing Grain Craft's background screening, drug-screening and physical (if applicable).