Cleaner

Mbcia; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightFarms is seeking a Cleaner for our Macon, GA facility. This full-time manual labor role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing lettuce processing equipment, areas and lines, following SOPs and supervisor instructions to meet safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 0-1 years of production experience, is able to perform routine logs, and works well in a team environment. Basic physical stamina and willingness to learn are required; industrial environment with exposure to cleaning

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience
• Food or agriculture industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and environment in a thorough and safe manner
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified
• Perform light duty maintenance as assigned (i.e. disassembly and reassembly of equipment for cleaning and parts of machines needing to be cleaned)
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas
• Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management
• Ongoing training in Food Safety and Sanitation

Job description

Cleaner

Full Time Manual Labor Macon, GA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2130

Salary: $17.00 Annually

Responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of lettuce processing equipment, area, and lines. Follows supervisor’s instructions in adhering to standardized practices with emphasis on achieving required results.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and environment in a thorough and safe manner
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified
• Perform light duty maintenance as assigned (i.e. disassembly and reassembly of equipment for cleaning and parts of machines needing to be cleaned
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory guidelines
• Adhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, and quality requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Report food safety and quality problems to Supervisor, the SQF Practitioner or directly to Senior Management.
• On-going training in Food Safety and Sanitation

Required Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a production environment or related work experience
• Ability to fulfill routine logs related to food safety and inspection reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Food or agriculture industry experience preferred

Key Values & Characteristics of Candidates:

• Authentically Green. Candidates must sincerely care about leading the movement to improve the environmental impact of the food supply chain. Candidates must be passionate about creating a healthier planet, environment, and food supply. The background and experience of candidates should reflect a true passion for improving the way we feed Americans.
• Drive to Succeed. Candidates must have hunger and ambition and must get out of bed and want to strongly perform every day, internally motivated. Candidates must demand excellence and strive to achieve greatness. Candidates should have a high clock speed and imbue energy in those around them.
• Humility & Integrity. Candidates must have personal humility and must want the organization to succeed (not focusing solely on personal success). Candidates must care about people and clients and be strong team players. Candidates must possess the highest degree of integrity and must project the proper image of BrightFarms.
• Productive. Colleagues and clients should be quick to describe candidates as famous for getting things done.

Working conditions / Environment / Travel / Schedule required

Greenhouse/Warehouse/Coolers. Employees will have frequent exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. Will spend some time inside of near freezing coolers. Often working near moving mechanical parts. There will be exposure to cleaning chemicals. The noise level of machines and cooling units can be loud.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, employees are expected to constantly use hands to finger, handle or feel, as well as talk and hear. There is frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing. The lifting requirements are to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, often lift up to 25 pounds, and constantly lift up to 10 pounds. The employee should have clear correctable vision at close and distance range, as well as peripheral vision to notice safety hazards.

BrightFarms is an equal opportunity employer who values the unique experiences and diversity of our associates!

BrightFarms, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at BrightFarms, please contact [e-mail].