Precut Sanitation Tech - EIF

Master-Pjk Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Isle Foods LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a Sanitation employee to support cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining hygienic conditions in the precut operation. You will help ensure safe, high-quality products while complying with regulatory requirements and company standards.

The role requires working a midnight shift with the ability to lift heavy objects using a pallet jack and familiarity with GMP/SOPs and SDS handling. Prior HACCP/Serve Safe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HACCP or Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Able to lift heavy objects with a pallet jack.
• Flexible schedule between 12am–6am.
• Experience in refrigerated climate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a hygienic, efficient work environment.
• Promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Follow GMP and sanitation SOPs and SDS handling procedures.
• Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and areas using detergents and sanitizers.
• Ensure cleanliness of food processing areas and equipment.

Skills

HACCP

Safety awareness

Lifting heavy objects

Night shift flexibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Emerald Isle Foods LLC - Richmond, VA 23234

Salary Range: $16.00 Hourly

Job Purpose

The Sanitation employee is responsible for supporting, cleaning, and sanitizing function of the precut operation. This position includes an active participation in the tasks necessary to ensure that Keany Produce & Gourmet manufactures and distributes safe and consistent products of the highest quality and that all products follow regulatory requirements, customer specs and company standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment.
• Promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Understand GMP, sanitation standard operating procedures, and inspection regulations.
• Read chemical labels or safety data sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, and environment of the food processing area using various chemicals such as chlorinated alkaline detergents, acid detergents, and different sanitizers.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the food plant using water pressure hose.
• Assemble and disassemble sanitized machines and processing equipment, when necessary.
• Perform maintenance duties such as removing debris and ensuring equipment is clean.

Working Conditions

Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy objects using a pallet jack.
• Able to work a flexible schedule between 12am to 6am.
• HACCP or Serve Safe certification preferred.
• Experience working in a refrigerated climate.