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Great Lakes Cheese

3rd Shift Sanitation Worker

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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.

$40,302 / year median in New York

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Overview The Sanitation worker cleans & sanitizes all equipment in the plant in compliance with customer specifications and with company policy related to GMP's and Safety. Job Responsibilities
  • Clean and sanitize equipment using chemicals and power washers.
  • Read chemical labels to ensure safe applications.
  • Manually scrub certain areas of machines using brushes or scrub pads.
  • Light cleaning of coolers; picking up garbage from floor and sweeping with dust mop.
  • Clean floors using the floor scrubber.
  • Disassembling equipment.
  • Pressure wash rugs.
  • Clean overhead levels using man lift.
  • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
The pay for this position is $24.25 - $24.80. All offers will be based on a candidate's skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Required Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
  • Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Basic understanding of sanitation processes and related equipment.
  • Ability to run sanitation equipment.
  • Ability to read, comprehend and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice. Preferred Education and Experience
  • 1 year of sanitation experience or more.
  • SAP experience.
  • Basic computer skills. Working Conditions
  • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
  • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
  • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
  • Product weight: up to 100 lbsEEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.