Environmental Sanitor, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix Super Markets; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets in Georgia is hiring for a Facilities Sanitation Associate to clean, sanitize, and maintain production equipment and related areas. The role involves operating cleaning machinery, handling chemicals, and coordinating with multiple departments to meet sanitation needs.

You will use a forklift or pallet jack, follow GMPs, and work various shifts including nights and weekends. Applicants must be at least 18 and able to lift 30 pounds or more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must demonstrate safe working habits.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize and reassemble production equipment.
• Apply chemicals to equipment and environmental locations.
• Organize and clean kitchen, trash dock, and storage areas.
• Transport racks, tubs, and equipment using a forklift or pallet jack.

Skills

Team player

Safety first

Effective communication

Fast-paced environment

Attention to GMPs

Troubleshooting

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Disassembling and cleaning, sanitizing and reassembling all detachable production equipment
• Applying various chemicals on different equipment, as well as in environmental locations
• Organizing and cleaning of kitchen, trash dock, and storage areas
• Transporting of racks, tubs, cardboard, and equipment to specific areas, which will include the use of a forklift and/or pallet jack
• Maintaining the cleanliness of walls, vents, doors, drains, and garbage cans
• Working with multiple departments to meet their sanitation needs
• Organizing air and water hoses
• Rinsing out all empty drums
• Helping maintain chemical storage area
• Operating and maintaining floor scrubber
• Helping with housekeeping duties where needed and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to push or pull heavy equipment
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must demonstrate safe working habits
• Must be able to lift in excess of 30 pounds frequently
• Must possess general knowledge of machine operation
• Must be able to use creative thinking for troubleshooting
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to assist other team members in other areas
• Must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
• Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
• A commitment to Publix and our mission.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Year‑End Bonus

Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November: in the first year of continuous employment the bonus equals 15 hours of pay; in the second year it equals one week’s pay if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check; in subsequent years the bonus equals two weeks’ pay.