Sanitation Operator - 3rd Shift - Zeeland, MI

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This position starts at $22.80/hour (with $1/hour shift premium for 3rd shift positions).  

Position Summary: 

The Sanitarian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule. Sanitarian Worker will be required to disassemble/reassemble equipment and machinery prior to cleaning, use hazardous chemicals on daily basis, use high pressure sprayer to clean equipment, perform dry pick-up of all inedible material on machines and floors, and complete any additional tasks deemed necessary to complete sanitation process.    

Job Description: 

• Maintain cleanliness of plant in accordance with Master Cleaning Schedule per SSOP’s   

• Must complete all required cleaning logs  

• Must be capable of disassembling and reassembling the equipment 

• Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels  

• Work with various chemicals / cleaning agents in a safe manner following all applicable safety guidelines and procedures.  

• Be able to use high pressure water hose and high-pressure air wand in cleaning  

• Responsible for the maintenance of high pressure air, water hoses, drop stations and water guns  

• Responsible for changing socks/filters on schedule and maintaining the bag house door seals  

• Must be able to work every Sunday and occasional holidays.  

• Must be able to work a variable schedule and be able to work up to 12 hours in one shift  

• Communicate with various departments on a regular basis  

• Must be willing to work outside on occasion  

• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements  

• Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable   

• Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor  

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs  

• The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas  

• The Team Member will stand 8-12 hours on hard floors  

• The Team Member will perform repetitive motions as required in many areas  

• The Team Member will work in a cold environment in the mid 30 degrees Fahrenheit 

• The Team Member will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme weather conditions   

• The Team Member will be occasionally exposed to high precarious places; confined spaces, extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration