2nd Shift Sanitation Worker

Ocean State Job Lot; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-oriented company dedicated to quality and food safety as a Sanitation Worker. In this role, you'll ensure that our production plant meets USDA cleanliness standards, contributing to a safe and hygienic environment. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Enjoy a supportive work culture with excellent benefits, including paid time off, medical coverage, and product discounts. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and being part of a team that values integrity and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Product Discounts

Sliced lunch meats provided daily

Paid Time off

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/RX/Disability/401k

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to read and comprehend English is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation in production areas to meet USDA standards.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables properly while maintaining a sanitary workplace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to work efficiently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plastic packaging

Knives

Balers

Job description

1939 was a big year. Gottlieb Dietz met Walter Watson and developed his original German Bratwurst recipe. Four generations and hundreds of recipes later, we still stand by Gottlieb’s unwavering dedication to quality, family, and delicious food. We're rooted in a delicious heritage of secret family recipes that have been perfected over generations. Over the years, we even expanded to a national brand. Despite this growth, the focus on family, quality and integrity has remained Dietz & Watson’s guiding principles. It’s simple, if you're a part of our team, you're a part of the family. We have a great work environment, excellent benefits and unlimited meat and cheese. Come join our family!

We are currently seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our family that are passionate about food safety and sanitation at its highest quality.

Employment Benefits & Incentives:

• Full-Time Hourly Payroll $15.50-$17.00
• Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit
• Product Discounts
• Sliced lunch meats provided daily
• MTA Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Holiday Pay
• Benefits Package Including-
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/RX/Disability/401k

Dietz & Watson is a leading provider of high-quality meat products, driven by a commitment to world-class sales, customer service, and continuous growth. Our dynamic work environment and fast-paced culture contribute to the ongoing success and development of Dietz & Watson.

Job Description:

As a Sanitation Worker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our plant meets USDA standards in production and common areas for cleanliness and food safety. This position requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Laboratory and Production areas
• Main Cafeteria
• Men’s and Women’s Raw and Packaging locker rooms and rest rooms
• Four staircases
• Training Room
• General areas (i.e. main hallway) and trash and recycling room

• Remove all trash bags from the containers, transport trash to the recycling area and place new bags in the containers.
• Wipe down the tables and spot mop the floor as needed.
• Sweep floors, empty trash containers and replace them with new bags.
• Take all frocks to the laundry.
• Mop locker room floors, spot check and mop the others as needed.
• Sweep and mop all restrooms as needed.
• Replace hand towels and toilet paper as needed.
• Use good manufacturing practices for food disposal.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.
• Separate trash, recycling, inedible material, expired items, chemicals and any and all other waste material into appropriate areas for proper disposal.
• Responsible for sorting all recyclable materials into cardboard, plastic and paper.
• Responsible for baling cardboard and paper for pick up by outside recycling company.
• Occasionally operate powered pallet jack for transportation of recycled products to pick-up area.
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of the trash/recycle room to meet USDA standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Capability to stand in one place for 80% of the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Capability to walk throughout department for 20% of the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Requires the frequent use of both hands and arms.
• Capability to bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets for chemicals.
• Must be able to work in a Safety Sensitive Position.

Working Conditions/Physical Environment:

• Due to refrigeration that is required for the products, the room temperature is maintained at a temperature between 28 degrees (F) and 34 degrees (F), therefore candidates must be able to work in this environment constantly throughout the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Exposure to outside temperature and weather conditions apply as needed therefore candidates must be able to work in a wide variety of temperatures and conditions.
• Due to one of the primary responsibilities of disposing of trash and recycled materials, of which do contain inedible or spoiled materials, candidates must be able to withstand exposure to unfavorable odors.

Equipment and Machinery Used:

• Plastic packaging, knives, cardboard boxes, tape dispensers, balers, pallets, and other materials necessary to the disposal of products and materials.

Basic Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check
• Must be able to read and comprehend English