3rd Shift Sanitation Worker

Great Lakes Cheese; Town of Franklinville (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese in New York is seeking a sanitation worker responsible for cleaning and sanitizing plant equipment in line with GMP and Safety policies. The role requires reading chemical labels, operating cleaners, and maintaining a clean production area to meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include washing equipment, floors, and coolers, and following safety guidelines. Overtime may be required; prior sanitation experience and SAP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety labels on chemical containers.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment using chemicals and power washers.
• Read chemical labels to ensure safe applications.
• Manually scrub areas of machines with brushes or pads.
• Light cleaning of coolers and floors; dispose of waste per policy.
• Disassemble equipment and perform routine sanitation tasks.
• Operate sanitation equipment and follow safety policies.

Skills

Sanitation

Safety procedures

Reading labels

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Sanitation worker cleans & sanitizes all equipment in the plant in compliance with customer specifications and with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Overview

The Sanitation worker cleans & sanitizes all equipment in the plant in compliance with customer specifications and with company policy related to GMP’s and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment using chemicals and power washers.
• Read chemical labels to ensure safe applications.
• Manually scrub certain areas of machines using brushes or scrub pads.
• Light cleaning of coolers; picking up garbage from floor and sweeping with dust mop.
• Clean floors using the floor scrubber.
• Disassembling equipment.
• Pressure wash rugs.
• Clean overhead levels using man lift.
• 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.

The pay for this position is $24.25 - $24.80. All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

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.
• Basic understanding of sanitation processes and related equipment.
• Ability to run sanitation equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate safety labels on chemical containers.
• Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.

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.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs

EEOC & Disclaimer

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

Nearest Major Market: Jamestown