Production Food Safety Sanitor

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Topeka, KS is hiring for a sanitation-focused role to support food safety and sanitation initiatives at our facility.

The position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures, and involves a physically demanding schedule with standing and climbing as part of daily tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and typically 1 year of sanitation experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience preferred in sanitation or related field.
• Prior sanitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to stand/walk 70% of the time and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders up to 10 ft.
• Must be flexible to work overtime as needed.
• Must follow GMP and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and GMPs.
• Maintain sanitation levels in production and packaging areas.
• Operate equipment in production and packaging areas.
• Clean and sanitize food production areas using approved tools and chemicals.
• Record sanitation tasks in Master Cleaning and Sanitation Schedules.
• Work as part of a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Occasionally lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and stand 70% of the time.
• Report to work on time for the full scheduled shift.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety rules

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

(Start Rate $25.30 per hour)This position will support the Food Safety and Sanitation initiatives in the Topeka, KS facility. This position will be responsible for maintaining sanitation levels in and around company facilities as set by the Food Safety Plan, Sanitation SOPs, and company standards. This position requires knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout procedures. This is a physically demanding position which requires climbing, walking, bending, and crawling up to 90% of the time

• Title
• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assignedshift attendance is required.
• To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Safety operate powered industrial equipment
• Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning
• Requires Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout
• Clean and sanitize food production areas using brooms, shovels, squeegees, scrapers, cloths, vacuums, air-guns, foaming sprayers, mops and necessary chemicals.
• Clean and sanitize totes, brooms, shovels, and other equipment.
• Inspect and fill footbaths, hand-soap, and hand-sanitizers.
• Clean floors using floor scrubbers.
• Document cleaning and sanitation task completion in the Master Cleaning and Sanitation Schedules.
• Other tasks as required
• Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
• Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A can-do mindset and attitude is a must.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role.
• Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• The employee must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.

Additional Job Description

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Years of Experience:

1 year preferred

Special Requirements:

Prior sanitation experience is preferred

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