Sanitation (8:30am - 5:00pm)

Martin Foods, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Foods, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a sanitation worker to maintain and control all aspects of the facility and keep all areas clean. Responsibilities include removing trash, scrubbing cooler floors, preparing sanitizer, and assisting QA with PPE distribution.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 80 lb, stand or walk for long periods, and work in a 30º–40º environment. This position is on-site with daily cleaning duties throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and operate sanitation equipment.
• Able to lift up to 80 lb and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash, debris, and boxes from production areas.
• Scrub cooler floors and clean production room as needed.
• Prepare sanitizer solution for use in production room (second shift).
• Clean areas under dock levelers and wash freezer entrance.
• Ensure all chemicals are labeled and stored properly.
• Assist QA technicians with PPE distribution at shift starts and breaks.
• Check and refill soap dispensers and paper towels.
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas and trash cans.
• Inspect and clean utensils and equipment in production room after tests and changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instruction following

Operate sanitation equipment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Objective

Maintain and control all aspects of the facility. Responsible for keeping all facility clean.

Description

Objective

Maintain and control all aspects of the facility. Responsible for keeping all facility clean.

Organizational Relationships

Reports directly to Plant Superintendent. Report indirectly to Plant Supervision.

Primary Job Duties

• Remove all boxes to box packer during production.
• Remove trash, blood spill and debris from coolers, freezer and dock areas.
• Scrub cooler floors daily.
• Prepare sanitizer solution inside production room when needed (second shift job)
• Clean out under dock levelers once per week.
• Condensation walk through; wiping down any consideration this will be done through out your shift or upon request of Production Supervision. (this includes freezer)
• The freezer entrance way needs to be cleared of any frost (this will be done once daily)
• Handle all inedible functions (disposal, cleaning inedible area, smell, etc). All gray barrels will be filled completely full.
• Assist Quality Assurance Technicians, when necessary. Help them on dispensing PPE at beginning of the shift and after each break.
• Check and refill all soap dispensers and paper towels
• All outside area (parking lots…) will be check for cleanliness and clean as needed. All outside trash cans will be checked and emptied if needed (this includes cigarette buckets). This will be done once daily.
• Outside area by the box packer will be washed down and pallets removed to correct area: This will be done once daily or as needed.
• Both locker rooms will be cleared of any trash. This includes white coats to laundry pick up.
• Clean and sanitize utensils and equipment as needed in the production room (after E.coli test…, Allergen change overs, and spice level changes)
• Remove all soiled frocks and gloves as drums need to be removed once full and dropped off in designated areas.
• The dry warehouse will have trash barrels emptied and trash picked up off floor daily.
• Be sure that all chemicals are well labeled and properly stored (not in contact with food)

Before the end of the shift

• All bathrooms’ will be checked and all supplies, which are needed, will be replenished (papers, soap, etc.)
• First shift will not leave until informing the second shift of any unfinished projects that must be completed.
• Walk through all areas of production and storage. All plastic and other trash must be removed as needed.
• Spot check all cooler floors and wipe down any spills. Blood, grease, water etc.
• Condensation walk through will be done and all condensation will be wiped down.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Position Pre-Requisites

High school diploma or GED equivalent with previous experience in sanitation.

Skill Requirements

Able to follow instructions and operate all Sanitation equipment and Production equipment if required.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift up to 80 lb. & remain standing and/or walking for extended periods.

Working Conditions

Able to be in a 30º - 40º environment for extended periods.