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 a Production General Labor – Entry Level Food Safety Sanitor to support sanitation and food safety initiatives at the Topeka facility.

The role emphasizes maintaining sanitation levels in accordance with the Food Safety Plan and GMPs. You'll perform cleaning and sanitation tasks, operate basic sanitation equipment, and document tasks in sanitation schedules. The position is physically demanding, with a starting pay of $25.30 per hour and opportunities

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year sanitation or related food safety experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and GMPs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, manual labor environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and GMPs.
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Operate and assist with sanitation tasks in production areas.
• Clean and sanitize food production areas using appropriate tools and chemicals.
• Inspect and replenish footbaths, hand soap, and sanitizers.
• Document cleaning tasks in sanitation schedules.

Skills

GMP compliance

Safety rules

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Floor scrubbers

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.

Production General Labor- Entry Level Food Safety Sanitor

Reports to

Area Leader/Team Leader

Summary

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 standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Assigned shift 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

Qualifications

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

• 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.

Education and/or Experience

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 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.
• SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hot in summer, cold in winter

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Additional Job Description

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Years Of Experience

1 year preferred

Special Requirements

Prior sanitation experience is preferred

The Right Place for You

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