Sanitation Crew Member

Department:

Lab Location:

Main Plant City:

Jerome State/Territory:

Idaho Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor Employment status: Full time

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Shifts:

Day Shift # of openings: 1

SCHEDULE:

Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Subject to change according to business needs.

BENEFITS

Excellent benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, vacation, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Subject to applicable eligibility and waiting periods.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking someone who actively engages in activities to ensure the plant meets mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities. This person carries out tasks in accordance with the Company's policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws while following the Management Operating Structure (MOS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures the plant is audit-ready at all times by foaming, scrubbing, and sanitizing the outside of all equipment, tanks, stairs, walls, floors, baseboards, handrails, sinks, drains, and trash cans throughout the plant. Assists production staff with cleaning up major projects as needed. Helps maintain the cleanliness of infrastructure up to plant standards. Responsible for the daily exterior cleaning of machinery. Ensures different rooms are cleaned throughout the plant by scrubbing, sweeping, wiping, etc. Takes direction from the Sanitation Supervisor to resolve sanitation-related issues. Works with Production and co-workers to meet sanitation schedules while maximizing productivity. Analyzes and resolves sanitation work problems or assists workers in solving sanitation work problems. Responsible for keeping outside grounds cleaned all year round. Clean common and office areas on occasion. Demonstrates sound work ethics. Pays close attention to detail. Ability to work well in teams. Actively participates as a member of assigned teams. Adheres to all plant, OSHA, and Safety Regulations. Performs other projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent work-related experience

Experience:

Dairy or food plant experience preferred

Working Conditions:

Subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than two hours There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level Subject up to at least 92db's

Physical Requirements:

Excessive ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized

Walking:

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on a continuous basis Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Standing:

Particularly for sustained periods of time on concrete

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis

Kneeling:

Bending legs at the knee to come to rest on the knee or knees

Crouching:

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine

Lifting:

Able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally, up to 20lbs regularly

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must accurately, loudly, or quickly convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of sanitation operations; maintains knowledge of current and developing sanitation techniques

Knowledge of HACCP Skills:

Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.idahomilkproducts.com and click the

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