Sanitation Associate - 2nd Shift - Equipment Cleaning

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

Responsible for maintaining all plant equipment in clean sanitary condition as directed by an established Sanitation Program in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Housekeeping Practices for Industrial Food Processing.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Washing, scraping, brushing, mopping and sweeping, of plant production equipment, floors, and structural components. 
• Transports production waste material, recyclable solid waste and general plant trash to a centralized assembly area. 
• Mixes chemicals in proper ratio for cleaning of process equipment. 
• Must occasionally climb ladders to a height of approximately 30 feet. 
• Use of hand tools for disassembly and reassembly of production equipment for cleaning.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

 

• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Special certification may be required for use of forklift and chemicals
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed
• One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment
• Medium to high degree of judgment required  
• Basic math skills necessary
• Follow all GMP’s, food safety, and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all Food hygiene and Food safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Ensure compliance in the areas of food defense, food regulations, and product / process quality; provide adequate coaching as needed.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.