Sanitation Associate

Fortune-International,-LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet in Minneapolis seeks a Sanitation Associate to uphold cleanliness of facilities and equipment, ensuring product quality and process integrity. You will work with operations to implement sanitation solutions.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, equipment washdown, chemical handling, GMP/HACCP compliance, and documenting sanitation logs. Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in cold environments is required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in janitorial work or sanitation, preferably in a food processing, meat, or seafood environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong teamwork and positive attitude; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facility Cleaning: Clean floors, walls, and drains; maintain organized workspace.
• Equipment Washdown: Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize processing machinery, tables and conveyors.
• Chemical Handling: Safely dilute and apply cleaning chemicals; follow safety guidelines.
• Support GMP/HACCP compliance; sign sanitation logs and ensure regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations to maintain clean environments and quality product.
• Report contamination issues to Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain supply closet and establish good working relationships with Fortune employees.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

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Sanitation Associate

Full Time Manual Labor Minnesota Wholesale, Minneapolis, MN, US

Summary of Position

The Sanitation Associate functions as a vital member of the operations team at Fortune Fish & Gourmet. The primary responsibility of this position is to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within Fortune's facilities and equipment, thereby ensuring product quality and maintaining process integrity. This objective is accomplished through effective collaboration with operations personnel to develop and implement appropriate sanitation solutions for the organization.

Description

• Facility Cleaning: Clean floors, walls, and drains. Remove waste, sort recycling, and maintain a highly organized workspace.
• Equipment Washdown: Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize complex seafood processing machinery, tables, and conveyor belts according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Chemical Handling: Safely dilute and apply heavy-duty cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, ensuring appropriate ratios and adherence to safety guidelines
• Works closely with operations to ensure a clean environment and quality product.
• Follows company policies to ensure food safety and quality. Works to maintain and improve the sanitation process at Fortune.
• Monitor and report any potential contamination issues to the Supervisor immediately.
• Compliance & Documentation: Sign off on sanitation logs and ensure the facility meets Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and local health regulatory requirements
• Keeps the supply closet room orderly and clean.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Fortune employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience: 1 plus years of experience in janitorial work or sanitation, preferably within a food processing, meat, or seafood environment.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Ethic: Demonstrated desire to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Must be a team player with a positive attitude.

Physical Demands: Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Comfort working in wet, cold, or freezing environments is required

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all: