Production Sanitation Associate

Sysco Corp.; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is hiring a sanitation associate for the FreshPoint Produce Value Added Room(s) to ensure cleanliness and sanitize equipment following the 7 Steps of sanitation. You will work with supervision to maintain sanitation standards and safety policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of production sanitation experience, and the ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• One year of on-the-job sanitation experience required.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment using the 7 Steps of sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, and work areas.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation policies.
• Follow SQF standards for produce handling.
• Report unsafe issues to supervisor.
• Observe safety rules to prevent accidents.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Certification in material handling equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the FreshPoint Produce Value Added Room(s) and equipment utilizing the 7-Steps of sanitation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and practice the 7-Steps of sanitation when cleaning and sanitizing different types of machinery, support equipment, and conveyors.
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, and specific work areas.
• Responsible for adhering to all Food, Sanitation and Safety policies.
• Responsible for adhering to proper handling of all produce according to SQF standards.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities property by picking up trash/debris throughout the
• property and by addressing all opportunities to improve sanitation.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to ensure proper cleaning practices are followed.
• Report to the supervisor immediately any unfixable/unsafe issues.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies (i.e., attendance, Code of
• Business Conduct and Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.)
• Complies with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e., OSHA,
• HACCP, SQF, etc.).
• Adherence to work schedule.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• One-year on-the-job production sanitation experience required.

Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision and have strong attention to details.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Certification in material handling equipment or the ability to become certified.