Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Maola Local Dairies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies is hiring a Sanitation worker in Newport News, VA. This role is essential for the cleanliness and maintenance of production areas. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities include utilizing cleaning equipment, monitoring for safety hazards, and performing heavy cleaning duties. A high school diploma is required, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Maola offers competitive pay, a benefits package, and a focus on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50–60 pounds and push/pull 200 pounds.
• Proficient communication skills in various formats.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize general areas and equipment in the Plant.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and cleaning equipment.
• Monitor for hazards and ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Customer Focused

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newport News - Plant, 5500 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605, USA

Hours: 12:00 am - 7:30 am (must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays)

Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour

Why you will love working at Maola®:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Summary

The Sanitation worker is responsible for the cleanliness of Shipping and Production areas, and maintenance of Plant grounds. Required to properly use various chemicals and cleaning agents, as well as specialized cleaning equipment following all safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Appropriately utilizes assigned cleaning equipment and chemicals, including power scrubbers and foamers, to clean and sanitize general areas within Plant facility.
• Operates electric pallet jacks.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties including washing walls, ceilings, floors, drains, pipes, and miscellaneous equipment, and cleans spills within processing facility, warehouse, and storage areas.
• Washes outside of all machines, equipment, and tanks.
• Stocks and maintains designated areas with supplies; fills dispensers as needed.
• Removes trash/recycling, debris, and obstructions ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the Plant.
• Monitors for potential hazards and notifies supervisor or manager of any deficiencies or issues as they arise, and works to eliminate any occurrences as directed by leadership.
• Follows GMPs and all safety and health policies and regulations; wears proper PPE.
• May assist with special projects and completes other duties as assigned.
• Works weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Performs basic math skills.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Competencies

• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels—oral, written, visual, and non‑verbal—ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in‑person or digitally.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise; solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively.
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs; ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats; act independently and decisively.
• Problem‑Solving: Identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance; analyze challenges and find practical, effective solutions; work collaboratively toward common goals.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200 pounds.

Work Environment

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

• May require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels; wet/slippery work conditions.

About Maola Local Dairies

Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.