SANITATION ASSOCIATE

Kettle Cuisine; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is seeking a Production Cleaning Associate to maintain cleanliness of the factory and equipment in line with SSQQC. This role supports safety, sanitation, quality, and cost objectives in daily operations.

Responsibilities include adhering to GMPs, performing area checks, assembling/disassembling equipment, PPE compliance, safe chemical handling, and assisting QA with pre-op release. Willingness to work varied shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic arithmetic skills required.
• Bilingual preferred; CIP experience a plus for rotation.
• Positive attitude and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• Perform daily area checks for non-compliance and report to your manager.
• Follow the company GMP’s.
• Dis-assemble and re-assemble production equipment.
• Clean production equipment.
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times.
• Safe use of chemicals.
• Ensure clean and tidy areas at all times.
• Assist QA with pre-op release of factory.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by management

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Basic arithmetic

Self-starter

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Adaptability

Food industry interest

Effective communicator

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203

Salary Range: $20.77 - $22.77 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

To ensure continuous and efficient cleaning of the factory and its machinery in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost (SSQQC).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safe working practices at all times
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your manager
• Follow the company GMP’s
• Dis-assemble and re-assemble production equipment
• Clean production equipment
• Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times
• Safe use of chemicals
• Ensure clean and tidy areas at all times
• Assist QA with pre-op release of factory
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by management

Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• • None
• • If they have experience with CIP operation they will be able to rotate in more areas.

Technical Experience

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bilingual preferred
• Basic arithmetic
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
• Passionate about food
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
• Position has little to no contact with customers.
• Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
• Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane
• Corporate Trainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.