Sanitation Associate

Liscio's Italian Bakery Inc.; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liscio's Italian Bakery Inc. in Glassboro, NJ is seeking a full-time Sanitation Team Member to maintain cleanliness of the bakery and its production equipment, ensuring food safety and EHS compliance at all times.

Responsibilities include staging and cleaning racks, crates, boards and utensils; mixing and maintaining chemical formulas; operating sanitation equipment; cleaning at elevated heights using ladders and fall-protection gear; and completing task documentation.

Qualifications

• Proper mixture and handling of chemicals training.
• Sanitation or Janitorial experience in a food facility.
• Experience in GMP/ HACCP environment and food safety standards.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, stage and clean equipment, racks, boards, and utensils from prior shift.
• Sanitize surfaces with chemicals, mix formulas, and keep chemicals at safe levels.
• Clean walls, equipment, and production areas with sanitizing equipment.
• Document completed sanitation tasks and report issues to team.
• Perform elevated cleaning duties using ladders and fall-protection gear.

Skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organization

Education

Chemicals handling training

GMP/Food safety awareness

HACCP knowledge

Tools

Mops

Brooms

Buckets

Towels

Janitor carts

Floor scrubber

Pallet jacks

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThis is for the Sanitation PositionThe Sanitation Member is responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the bakery and its manufacturing equipment. It is important that a level of cleanliness, food safety, and EHS Compliance is maintained at all times.Essential FunctionsCollect, gather, and organize equipment and utensils from the previous work day and stage them for cleaning.Utilize sanitation equipment to clean racks, boards, crates, and utensils.Utilize various chemicals and sanitizers to perform cleaning tasks on walls, surfaces, equipment, and machinery.Fill, mix, and maintain chemical formulas to ensure chemicals remain effective and controlled at safe levels.Sweep and mop floor space around the facility.Complete documentation of finished tasks.Provide timely feedback on issues or concerns found during sanitation procedures.Partner with team members to meet and exceed sanitation expectations.Perform sanitation and deep-cleaning duties at elevated heights, including cleaning the tops of ovens, production equipment, and other elevated surfaces using approved ladders, platforms, and required fall-protection equipment, including harnesses and overhead fall-arrest systems.CompetenciesUnderstand chemical symbols and warning labelsTime managementWritten Communication SkillsOral Communication Skills (English or Spanish)OrganizationWork EnvironmentThis job operates in a warehouse and manufacturing facility. The role routinely uses standard sanitation equipment such as mops, brooms, buckets, towels, janitor carts, floor scrubber, and pallet jacks.Physical DemandsThe physical demands consist of significant walking, pushing of carts, lift and moving of trays, removal of debris from niche cleaning locations, and be willing to work in a hot humid environment. Cleaning is expected to be done using typical procedures commonly found in the industry.Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders, platforms, and other approved elevated work surfaces, including the tops of ovens and production equipment, while properly using required fall-protection equipment, including harnesses and overhead fall-arrest systems.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a non-exempt, full-time position. Work on holidays and weekends will be required. Days and hours of work are to be determined on a case by case basis, but should reflect closely to 5AM-2PM. The job may have additional time required on the end of any given day, depending on the needs and timing of the production shift, you must be willing to stay and perform duties as assigned.TravelThere is no travel requirement for this job.Required Education and ExperienceProper mixture and handling of chemicals trainingSanitation or Janitorial ExperiencePreferred Education and ExperienceExperience within a GMP or Food Safety Compliant FacilityExperience or knowledge of HACCPBilingual (English and Spanish)Other dutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities’ that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.SignaturesThis job description has been approved by all levels of management. Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties for this position.