Sanitation 2

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods - Crossroads Salad Plant in Topeka, KS is seeking a sanitation worker responsible for cleaning production machines, areas, and equipment in a fast-paced refrigerated facility. You will follow safety procedures and support a clean, compliant workplace.

The role requires willingness to work varied shifts, basic math, and ability to operate forklifts and cleaning tools. Prior food plant sanitation experience is preferred; we offer benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in sanitation within a food plant is preferred.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Willing to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Familiarity with forklifts, man-lifts, floor scrubbers and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe chemical handling procedures.
• Follow LOTO program.
• Follow chemical labeling guidelines.
• Safely clean the production facility and equipment.
• Help co-workers and support a team environment; assist in cleaning as needed.
• Verify assigned area is ready for sanitation.
• Dismantle, clean and reassemble equipment per SSOP.
• Identify and report equipment opportunities and test machines.
• Follow proper sanitation steps and sanitize areas.
• Inspect equipment after cleaning.
• Verify area is ready for production after sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Keep track of chemicals and test levels.
• Document all tasks.

Skills

Sanitation experience

OSHA knowledge

Spanish speaking

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Man-lifts

Floor scrubbers

Pallet jack

Job description

Reser's Fine Foods - Crossroads Salad Plant
3728 SE 6th Ave
Topeka, KS 66607, USA

General Summary

Responsible for ensuring assigned production machines, machine parts, and areas are cleaned and sanitized as assigned in multiple areas of the facility.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Must follow safe chemical handling procedures
• 2. Must follow LOTO program
• 3. Must follow chemical labeling guidelines
• 4. Responsible for safely cleaning the production facility and equipment
• 5. Must be willing to help co-workers. Helps uphold a “Team Member” environment supporting others with positive behavior. Must be willing to work or assist in cleaning any area that needs cleaning
• 6. Verify assigned area is ready for Sanitation
• 7. Dismantles, cleans and reassembles assigned production equipment as needed per SSOP.
• 8. Identifies and reports any equipment opportunities identified, reassembles and tests all production machines and equipment.
• 9. Must follow the proper steps of sanitation. Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility.
• 10. Inspects all equipment after it has been cleaned
• 11. Verify assigned area is ready for production to start after Sanitation is complete
• 12. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
• 13. Keeps track of chemicals and tests chemical levels.
• 14. Maintains and documents all tasks.

Job Specifications

• 1. 6 months experience as a sanitation worker in a food plant environment is preferred.
• 2. High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• 3. OSHA knowledge is preferred.
• 4. Work various shifts, including night shift, with some weekend work as required.
• 5. Spanish Speaking is preferred.
• 6. Ability to read, write, and understand English is preferred.
• 7. Basic arithmetic skills.
• 8. Expertise in the use of Forklift, Man-lifts, floor scrubbers and pallet jack.
• 9. Knowledge in the proper cleaning, breakdown, and sanitizing of 50% of the designated sanitation areas/equipment in the facility.

Working Conditions

• 1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
• 2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
• 3. Frequent exposure to hazardous material and waste.
• 4. Repetitive lifting, kneeling, and bending with items in excess of 60 lbs. is required.
• 5. Repetitive hand, wrist, and finger activities.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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