Sanitation Associate -3rd Shift

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for ensuring that sanitation is compliant with company standards and policies. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Cleans and sanitizes the production lines in LIP1, LIP2, and LINP. 
• Cleans and sanitizes the general plant according to Master Sanitation Schedule 
• Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing 
• Ensures that working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination 
• Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department specific cleaning form, 
• Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards, etc.) and takes to be cleaned and sanitized – reassembles once cleaned 
• Ensures internal drains are clean and working 
• Maintains plant cleanliness ( i.e., waste receptacles, carts, plastic pallets) 
• Maintains Parts cleaning rooms – including parts organization, cleaning supplies, brushes, buckets, floor squeegees. 
• Cleans other plant areas per master sanitation schedule – nonproduction areas 
• Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift to access or move equipment 
• Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery 
• Performs other assigned duties as required  

SAFETY 

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements 
• Performs Lock-Out Tag-Out per posted procedures to ensure machinery is safe to work on 
• Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling 
• May be certified in the use of the motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Forklift 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Demonstrate ability to understand and take directions 
• One year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 
• One- to three-year working experience in Sanitation  
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations 
• Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to question 
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products 
• Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values 
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to the hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time 
• Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; working longer hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed 
• Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently or in teams and when to involve the Team Leader or Supervisor 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit, stand and walk about the facility. 
• Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds – boxes, sc