PM Machine Cleaner

pladis; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment to meet high inspection standards. You will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and accountability, where your contributions will help bring happiness to consumers worldwide. If you are resilient, positive, and eager to learn, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry. Join a team that prioritizes quality and invests in its people!

Qualifications

• Ability to perform sanitation and cleaning of production equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical use and ability to complete training certification.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment and facilities.
• Follow sanitation schedules and maintain cleanliness in all areas.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Basic mathematical skills

Commonsense reasoning

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Electric lift truck

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

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SUMMARY
Follow established procedures. Clean and sanitize on a scheduled basis the full range of production equipment and facilities to meet inspection standards. Set up equipment per Production Schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Remove machine guards and accessories.
• Disassemble, clean and sanitize completely an array of chocolate production equipment: Bindler, Sollich, Kitchen, and Wrapper areas.
• Take all parts steam room, and reassemble all parts after cleaning, and deliver to proper area.
• Set up equipment per the production schedule.
• Follow approved standards for changeover when schedule requires, such as change program plates, remove chocolate from depositors, and hose down entire area.
• Shut down pump in reclaim tank, then change filter screens.
• Scrape off rails, clean pans, tower blades, wipe machinery and blow off the lines.
• Change cups and “O” rings on all pistons in depositors and other PM items as needed.
• Blow excess chocolate and wipe machines clean, then dry.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a variety of product and material handling equipment such as nut depositor, and general daily cleaning: buckets and drums, waste containers, carts, belts on line, etc.
• Knowledge and operation of touch pads on depositors on the Bindler line.
• Knowledge to run CIP and COP systems.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Maintain a supply of melted white chocolate and bottom coat in the pony and horizontal tanks.
• Packaging area is cleaned when lines are down, general housekeeping in all areas.
• Hose down floors and mop in all areas.
• Knowledge of chemical use and ability to complete required annual chemical training certification.
• Responsible in all areas to weigh and record all discard; label all drums and move all scrap from the facility.
• On a scheduled basis, clean walls, overhead beams, pipes, lights, refrigerators, duct work, cardboard bailing, recycling, trash in parking lot and non-working areas as required.
• Maintain packaging room by replacing air filters and cleaning grates.
• Perform mould washing procedures.
• Daily cleaning items from master sanitation schedule, per Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
• Follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Policies, and GMPs.
• Assure adherence to Food Safety Requirements and Work Instructions.
• Train new employees as required.
• Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
• Performs other related work duties as requested by leader or supervisor.
• Required to work until end of shift daily as requested by supervisor.
• Report problems regarding food safety to Supervisor or Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

WORK SCHEDULE:

Scheduled times/shifts may differ for weekend work, plant shutdowns, and peak season production. Will be required to follow Sanitation schedule on weekends and non-production periods. Need to be flexible to last minute overtime requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one situation, and to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical ability to lift to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

Sometimes/2 hours daily Lifting/Carrying 26-100lbs

Pushing/Pulling 26 lbs. to 100 lbs., 100 lb. + (500 & 600 drums) Climbing – legs/arms (ladders) and Writing

Rarely (once/day) Sitting, Kneeling, Laying on Back

Frequently/2-4 hours daily Lifting/Carrying 11-25 lbs.

Pushing/Pulling 11-25 lbs. (Carts with Buckets) Reaching Forward (>22”) Reaching above Shoulders Climbing – Legs Only (Stairs) Bending Over,

Twisting, Crawling, Squatting/Crouching, Balancing, Driving Reading, Work on Computer

Rarely (Once/Day) Laying on Back

Routinely/4 + hours daily Lifting/Carrying up to 10 lbs.

Standing, Walking,

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Talking
• Twisting of head and neck
• Grasping Light, Right and Left
• Grasping Firm, Right and Left
• Repetitive Use of Hand, Right and Left
• Repetitive Use of Foot, Right and Left
• Finger dexterity, Right and Left
• Vision – Far, Near, Color, Depth Perception
• Hearing
• Direct Supervision of Others, Perform Under Time Pressure, Make Independent Decisions
• Overtime/Working more than 5 days/week, Working More Than 8hrs Daily,
• Job Rotation
• Off-Hour Call-In, Afternoon or Night Shift

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Frequently/2-4 hours daily Dust, Fumes, or Gases (Inhalation)

Chemicals (Contact), Elevated Work Surface Noise (.85 dB)

Working Alone

Rarely (Once/Day) Close Quarters/Confined Space, Temperature (Cold Temps), Vibration Routine/4+ hours daily Temperature (Hot Temps), Humid, Wet,

Moving Machinery, Mechanical Work

NON-STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Frequently/2-4 hours daily Chemical Goggles, Fall Protection,

Routine/4+ hours daily Chemical Protective Clothing, Hearing Protection, Rubber Work Gloves

Rubber Boots (Chemical & Spill Resistant), Chemical Protect. Work Gloves Safety Glasses, Face Shield, Slip Resistant Shoes with Safety Toe (steel or composite)

OTHER

This position requires some mechanical aptitude.

This position requires the ability to operate electric pallet jack, and electric lift truck, and qualify for license.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit a candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.