Janitor - A shift

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

New Weds Foods is seeking a diligent sanitation worker to help meet quality goals by maintaining a clean facility across production and office areas. The role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and adherence to GMP and food-safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires high school completion, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort with overtime. Prior sanitation experience in a food plant is preferred, along with knowledge of chemical safety and proper dilution

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior sanitation experience in a food plant preferred.
• Basic understanding of chemical safety and proper dilution techniques preferred.
• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and maintain production areas, restrooms, break rooms, offices, and related spaces.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and company safety procedures.
• Use food-grade chemicals and report any food safety or quality issues.
• Operate cleaning equipment (e.g., floor buffers) and maintain hygiene standards.
• Read labels and SDS, follow dilution instructions, and manage waste as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness in varying environments and handle overtime as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

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 (wearingPPE 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 andGMPs, 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 plantpreferred.
• 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.