Plant Sanitation Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Are you looking to become part of a high-energy team in beautiful Saluda, South Carolina? Here at Palmetto Gourmet Foods you will play a key role in building a successful company start-up that already has great traction. At Palmetto Gourmet Foods we produce the next generation of Ramen Noodles. We create an amazing experience for our customers and employees. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. At our world class production facility in Saluda, we produce vegetarian, halal and kosher certified ramen noodles. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and work as a team to build the new Palmetto Gourmet Foods.

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Sanitation Technician position is responsible for general custodial care of the facility and sanitation activities of the warehouse under general supervision. This position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to apply their knowledge, learn new skills and work as a member of a dynamic team in a clean and safe environment. The plant sanitation technician performs all duties safely, accurately, and meets all set productivity goals. Additionally, the candidate for this position will be motivated to grow with Palmetto Gourmet Foods, building a career for years to come. Flexibility with scheduled workdays and shift preferences is required.

Plant Sanitation Technician Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain our facility in Food-Safe condition: controlling all hazards from insects, rodents, bacteria and foreign material contamination so that our food products can be trusted by families throughout the nation.
• Perform all custodial duties throughout the entire facility including dusting, sweeping, washing, wiping and mopping. (Required to climb ladders to perform some of these duties).
• Maintain sanitary conditions in the facility including collection and disposal of warehouse and facility trash and debris and spill clean up.
• Deep clean machines.
• Maintain floors in warehouse and dock area.
• Maintain parking lots and front sidewalks to maintain professional appearance.
• Complete daily sanitation log to provide documentation for the planning and evaluation of sanitation activities.
• Clean restrooms to maintain sanitary conditions. This includes cleaning fixtures, countertops, mirrors, sweeping and mopping floors, and restocking paper dispensers.
• Working hours may vary due to the hours of operation of machines.
• Responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles.
• Immediately report to the supervisor safety issues and items requiring repair.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.)
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, BRC, etc.)
• Pre-rinse, wash, and sanitize equipment per company standards.
• Verify sanitation check list has been correctly completed by fellow team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Sanitation Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in Food Production (preferred not required)
• Basic math & chemistry skills for measuring chemicals or diluting solutions.
• Clear understanding of how to utilize all cleaning solutions.
• Will require to frequent climb ladders and stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Work in challenging conditions
• Ability to walk and stand for long hours and work in confined spaces.
• Capable of working with a team.
• Must be able to work well with others to perform tasks.

EEO Statement PGF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Palmetto Gourmet Foods is a drug free workplace.