Industrial Cleaner - 2nd Shift

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Cleaner/Sanitor for Buffalo, NY, to maintain a clean, dust-free facility and support production with sanitation duties across shifts.

The role requires flexibility for weekends/holidays and overtime, the ability to operate cleaning equipment, and willingness to be trained on PIT equipment. Previous facility cleaning/industrial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow direction and complete tasks accordingly.
• Aptitude for teambuilding and employee engagement.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment across offices, hallways, restrooms, and production areas.
• Perform dust mitigation and control dust on equipment, floors, and surfaces including sugar dust and cobwebs.
• Document cleaning and sanitation duties during the shift per department expectations.
• Replenish supplies for PPE, bathrooms, and offices as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as broom, mop, floor scrubber to clean plant floors and aisles.
• Assist with packaging organization and support operators and supervisors as needed.
• Support Quality with product holds, inspections, and training document reviews.

Skills

Follow directions

Team building

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

The Industrial Cleaner /Sanitor is responsible for executing tasks related to sanitation, dust abatement, facility upkeep, training, and operations support while maintaining an organized, clean, and dust - free work environment . This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

PAY RATE

$19/Hour

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment in areas such as offices, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, corridors, stairways, locker rooms, warehouses, production areas, and other assigned facility spaces.
• Perform dust mitigation and control dust buildup on equipment, platforms, machines, floors, and other assigned areas, including sugar dust and cobweb removal.
• Document assigned cleaning and sanitation duties throughout the shift in accordance with department expectations.
• Replenish supplies for PPE, bathrooms, hand wash stations, offices, and other designated areas as needed.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including broom, mop, motorized floor scrubber, and floor scrubber, to clean plant floors, aisles, warehouses, and assigned work areas.
• Manage removal and disposal of facility trash, empty pallets, recyclable goods, and other waste materials in support of the facility recycling program.
• Assist operators with packaging organization, including organizing, covering, and maintaining packaging materials as needed.
• Assist operators, supervisors, and lead operators with operational support needs as requested.
• Assist the Quality department with product holds, product inspections, and clerical tasks such as reviewing training documentation.
• Maintain facility grounds by assisting with building upkeep, indoor and outdoor inspections, and corrective actions.
• Train and instruct new cleaning personnel and temporary employees on assigned cleaning, sanitation, and facility upkeep responsibilities.
• Ability to be trained and certified on Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), as required.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager to enable resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Experiences

• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.
• Results-oriented, process improvement focused.
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision.

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Ability to follow direction and complete tasks accordingly.
• Aptitude for teambuilding and employee engagement.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Buffalo, NY

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.