Sanitation Associate 10pm-630am

This position is responsible for cleaning all areas in both the Buckner facility.

10:00pm-6:30am

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Production Sanitation

Job Posting Title:

Sanitation Associate 10pm-630am

Job Description:

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Cleans production lines, including all equipment, machines, conveyor belts and anything else related to the production process.  

• Understands the use of each cleaning agent utilized.  When to use these cleaning agents and the proper use of these chemicals. 

• Has working knowledge of all machines and cook areas pertaining to Sanitation. 

• Is capable of cleaning overhead fixtures, fans, vents and heating units as needed.  

• Safely operates necessary equipment to meet the needs of the assigned task, such as floor scrubbers, scissor lift, skyjack, forklift, process equipment, cleaning tools. 

• Removal of cobwebs from ceiling to floor. 

• Cleans accompanying areas to the production lines such as floors, drains, and walls. 

• Observes all areas of the plant for sanitation criteria.  Reporting deficiencies to sanitation supervisor. 

• Maintain exterior of the plant in accordance with AIB standards. 

• Capable of filling out appropriate audit forms, inventory forms, and daily cleaning forms. 

• Performs all tasks in accordance with GMP’s, company policies, and procedures 

• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

 

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.  

• Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training and every 6 months. 

• Must be able to drive a forklift and be willing to obtain a forklift certification. 

• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.  

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations. 

• Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.  

• Must be able to work on all lines and perform all positions, including changeovers.  

• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.  

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.  

• Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred. 

• Mechanical aptitude.  

 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

• Must be able to perform the following:  standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping. 

• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.   

• Good physical condition with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.  

• Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range. 

 

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements: 

• Must wear all required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel. 

• Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed. 

• Inform Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which become noncompliant with specified requirements. 

 

Food Safety: 

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.  

• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. 

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. 

• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. 

• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the de