1st shift Sanitor

Gorton's; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorton's sanitation team member needed to perform complete cleaning throughout the plant, following MSS and SSOPs on a weekly schedule. You will clean fryer areas, MW room, pack area, cutters, and related spaces, using proper PPE and GMP practices.

The role requires chemical handling and safety training, reliable attendance, and ability to lift up to 60 pounds and operate material handling equipment after training. Join a team dedicated to food safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Completion of chemical handling and safety training.
• Ability to follow Gorton's SSOPs.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete sanitation activities according to MSS and SSOPs on a weekly schedule.
• Clean fryer area, MW room, pack area, cutters, and related spaces.
• Operate scissor lifts and forklifts after certification.
• Lift up to 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Adhere to GMP and PPE policies.

Skills

English communication

Safety training

Judgment

Attendance reliability

Tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

What You'll Do

This position is responsible for complete sanitation activities to ensure that a master cleaning list of miscellaneous plant functions is completed according to a schedule set by the Sanitation Department. A checklist of these functions is available for reference on a weekly basis.

• Effectively clean manufacturing equipment based on MSS utilizing SSOPs:
• Fryer and surrounding area
• MW room
• Equilibrium and Exchange rooms
• Pack area including proportioners
• Cutters
• Freezers inside and out
• Batter and breader equipment
• Utensils
• Totes and waste receptacles
• Drains
• Outside area
• Clean Overheads/Water Hoses/Ladders/Fire Extinguishers/Other Miscellaneous
• Tanker, refuse and waste dock
• Able to operate scissor lifts and forklifts after certification
• Work at heights
• Waste is collected and disposed of properly
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• Complete chemical handling and safety training.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow Gorton's SSOP's.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrates sound judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrate proper use of Lockout/Tagout procedures as it applies to the equipment you are cleaning
• Ability to engage and collaborate positively with all levels and departments.
• Understanding standards and measurements.
• Math and computer skills.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment (after a training period) – if required by your role
• Lift up to 60 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time up to 10 hours
• Abide by company GMP and PPE policies

Who We Are

Since 1849, America has trusted the Gorton's Fisherman. And for over 175 years, Gorton's has trusted our employees to work with integrity, pursue their curiosity, respond with agility, work collaboratively, and be passionate about our mission to spread the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. We provide a rich opportunity for professional growth, in a fun and collaborative environment, supported by our development and training programs, our generous benefits, work life balance, and the ability to make a difference. We invite you to join our national brand based in Gloucester, Massachusetts.