2nd shift Sanitation Tech- Grand Rapids, MI

Kent Quality Foods Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Bonus

Shift Premium

Overtime opportunity

Full benefits

Team environment

Job summary

Kent Quality Foods Inc is hiring for a 2nd shift Sanitation worker on site in Grand Rapids. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing equipment to ensure a safe start for the production team the next day, following strict GMP and safety standards. You may work weekends and overtime with a strong team-oriented environment.

The position offers a starting wage of $16.75 per hour plus a $3.00 shift premium and a $1.00 attendance bonus, with bonuses and full benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience with sanitation in food processing is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols including LOTO and PPE.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and machines to ensure safe startup for production.
• Operate safely and in compliance with GMP standards.
• Document work performed for quality records as required.
• Assist with cross-training and support teammates as needed.
• Prepare chemicals for foaming process and apply cleaning agents correctly.
• Participate in overtime and weekend shifts when required.

Skills

Sanitation

Equipment Cleaning

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Job description

Kent Quality Foods is a family-owned business operating in an environment of respect and recognition for a job well done!

We are now hiring people for our 2nd shift Sanitation crew for our Grand RapidsLocation.

STARTING WAGE $16.75 an Hour + $3.00 Shift Premium + $1.00 Attendance Bonus + bonuses + overtime opportunity + full benefits + outstanding team environment.

This position is responsible for carrying out and verifying sanitation such as cleaning equipment/Machines by the removal of meat debris and greases using high pressure hoses, etc. to ensure a safe and clean start up for the production team the next day. You must operate safely and in compliance with food safety and GMP standards.

This position may work weekends; schedule is subject to change based on department and company needs.

General Outline of Responsibilities

• Ensures equipment is operating properly and safely.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment.
• Maintains the entire work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Accurately document work performed (varies by task).
• Assist in cross-training team members and co-workers as assigned.
• Required to follow all safety requirements including L.O.T.O. (Lock Out Tag Out), and the proper use of P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must possess good communication skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Mix and prep chemicals for sanitation activities in accordance with company specifications; ensure correct amounts are being used.
• Willing to work overtime and Saturdays if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

General Outline of Duties

• General work area cleanup using a shovel and squeegee.
• Securely cover control screens and general control panels.
• Effectively rinse equipment of meat debris and light greases.
• Safely and independently mix chemicals for foaming process. Adequately apply cleaning detergents to equipment.
• Thoroughly rinse equipment of all cleaning agents.

*Equipment Inspection (General Duties Continued)

• Primary: Thoroughly perform a post sanitation inspection of cleaned equipment.
• Secondary: Perform pre-operational inspection of cleaned equipment with a designated quality assurance pre-op technician.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to frequently climb stairs. In addition, must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs repeatedly.

Kent Quality Foods is a family-owned business operating in an environment of respect and recognition for a job well done!

We are now hiring people for our 2ndshift Sanitation crew for our Grand RapidsLocation.

STARTING WAGE $16.75 an Hour + $3.00 Shift Premium + $1.00 Attendance Bonus + bonuses + overtime opportunity + full benefits + outstanding team environment.