2nd Shift Housekeeping

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Worker-Housekeeping to perform janitorial duties in offices, restrooms, break areas and sanitation tasks as directed.

The role requires adherence to safety policies, general understanding of manufacturing processes, and ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining GMP standards within a food production environment in Abilene, TX.

Experience in sanitation is preferred; SAP experience is a plus; strong teamwork and reliability are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a U.S. company without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work without relocation.

Responsibilities

• Clean, mop, and vacuum all common areas daily.
• Refill paper goods, hand soaps/sanitizers as needed.
• Maintains the PPE and janitorial supply inventories.
• Ensure cleanliness of all other areas as assigned.
• Ensure exterior grounds are kept free of litter and other debris.
• Read chemical labels to ensure safe applications and test & record chemical strengths.
• Maintains chemical room, unloads bulk chemicals, stores chemical drums/totes.
• Cleans ammonia & boiler rooms.
• Cleans hazardous spills indoors and outdoors.
• Adhere to stated safety policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Produce our products in a manner that exceeds quality/value expectations by adhering to Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Job description

The Sanitation Worker-Housekeeping provides basic janitorial duties in the offices, restrooms, break areas and performs sanitation as directed.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean, mop, and vacuum all common areas daily
• Refill paper goods, hand soaps/sanitizers as needed
• Maintains the PPE and janitorial supply inventories
• Ensure cleanliness of all other areas as assigned.
• Ensure exterior grounds are kept free of litter and other debris.
• Clean/Sanitize presumptive areas for environmental findings outside of production areas; reads chemical labels to ensure safe applications, tests & records chemical solutions strengths
• Maintains chemical room, unloads bulk chemicals, stores chemical drums/totes
• Cleans ammonia & boiler rooms
• Cleans hazardous spills indoors and outdoors
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures .
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work without relocation.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 year of sanitation experience or more.
• SAP experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35F to 100F; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.
• Must be able to evaluate conditions and behaviors by periodically walking through the plant. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.