Production Sanitation

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Samson (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Sanitation Laborer to perform sanitation tasks across plant areas. This entry-level position reports to the Sanitation/Shift Lead and contributes to maintaining a clean and safe food-processing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, teamwork, good communication, and physical dexterity. You must be willing to work shifts, including early/late hours and weekends, in a peanut-processing facility with allergen exposure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical dexterity and ability to perform tasks.
• Willingness to work in shifts, including weekends/overtime as needed.
• On-site role in peanut processing; allergen exposure awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean all plant areas not readily cleanable during normal operating hours.
• Use water and chemicals only with direction and approval of the Shelling Plant Shift Lead; dry cleaning during production.
• Carefully clean product contact surfaces; do not use chemicals on food contact surfaces.
• Adhere to SDS and label instructions for cleaning products.
• Use only plastic scrapers on food contact surfaces.
• Empty mop buckets upon completion of mopping tasks.
• Account for cleaning materials and report missing or misused items.
• Follow Peanut Shelling safety policies and report hazards orunsafe conditions.
• Comply with GMPs, Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Comply with PPE requirements.
• Report any conditions affecting Safe Food Manufacturing Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Physical dexterity

Shift work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Sanitation/Shift Lead or Shift Supervisor, the Sanitation Laborer is an entry level position which is responsible for performing all sanitation requirements within the plant.

Position Responsibilities

• Clean all plant areas that are not readily cleanable during normal operating hours.
• Use water and chemicals only upon the direction and approval of the Shelling Plant Shift Lead. Dry cleaning is the only authorized method during production.
• Take special care, following Preventive Controls when cleaning product contact surfaces such as elevator buckets and conveyor surfaces. Do not use any chemicals on food contact surfaces.
• Strictly adhere to all SDS and label instructions of all cleaning products.
• Use only plastic type scrapers on food contact surfaces.
• Empty all mop buckets upon completion of mopping task.
• Account for all cleaning materials and notify Shelling Plant Shift Lead of any missing, unlabeled, or misused materials.
• Understand Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator.
• Comply with all of Peanut Shelling Company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Comply with all of Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
• Notify supervision of any conditions that may affect the Safe Food Manufacturing Policies and Preventive Control Rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Physical dexterity.
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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