Janitor - A shift

Newly Weds Foods; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Tennessee is seeking a sanitation worker to clean and sanitize production areas, restrooms, offices and break rooms while adhering to GMP and safety guidelines. The role involves operating cleaning equipment and maintaining high hygiene standards across all facility zones.

You will work in varying conditions, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow strict chemical safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED is required, and overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in sanitation in a food plant preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and proper dilution techniques preferred.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment (floor scrubbers, pressure washers, foamers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain production areas, restrooms, break rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and GMPs.
• Operate cleaning equipment and manage daily sanitation tasks.
• Maintain hygiene standards and prevent cross-contamination.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying environments (cold, wet, hot).
• Remain detail-oriented and communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Foamers

Job description

Job Summary

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting quality goals for customer orders by maintaining a clean facility within office areas, common rest areas, warehouse, outside grounds, and by performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining production areas, restrooms, break-room, offices, washroom, chemical room, compactor areas, etc.
• Working safely (wearing PPE and reporting unsafe conditions).
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines required by company
• Follow Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
• Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will prevent cross contamination, maintain hygiene standards, and prevent any threat to the health and/or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person.
• Sweep and Squeegee floors
• Carries out the day to day cleaning and duties of the sanitation department in timely manner
• Use food grade chemicals and comply with GMP and Food safety guidelines, identify and report food safety and food quality issues.
• Work comfortably in environments with varying conditions (cold storage, wet, hot production and wear special company provided company gear always.)
• Cleaning and sanitizing condiment manufacturing equipment as required.
• Operating cleaning equipment such as the floor buffer
• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility along with ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to establish standards to process food products.
• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (with protective gear).
• Keep cleaning rooms maintained and well organized
• Must understand and follow instructions on warning labels, products, and know how to read an SDS
• Must follow instructions on proper procedure and amounts for diluting chemicals used.
• Remove any debris, dirt, or cobwebs from walls or ceilings.
• Clean lunchroom tables, floor, and microwaves daily or as needed. Clean refrigerators weekly. Wipe down vending doors and windows as needed, and empty trash as needed.
• Restrooms and Locker Rooms cleaned daily and/or as needed.
• Empty trash as needed and/or daily

Qualifications

All job duties are hands on and are completed at fast pace, working around water and cleaning materials. The duty requires some climbing, bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing, and the physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds, use high pressure hoses, and stand for long periods of time. Must be okay with working overtime. Must comply with all established food safety and GMPs, safety procedures along with OSHA rules and regulations. Must have a strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene. Must be able to work independently and manage time effectively. Should possess strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Must maintain confidentiality and follow company policies and procedures. The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee.

Work Environment: The job is performed in all areas of the facility where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and at times will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Previous experience with sanitation in a food plant preferred.
• Basic understanding of chemical safety and proper dilution techniques preferred.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment (e.g. floor scrubbers, pressure washers, foamers) is preferred.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.