Sanitation Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K after 1 year

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Free farm-fresh eggs weekly

Job summary

Kreher Farms in Town of Clarence, NY is seeking a Sanitation Attendant I to learn and perform cleaning and sanitation in the egg processing plant under direct supervision.

You will work with the packing team, maintain compliance with Kreher's sanitation procedures, monitor dates, and help ensure food safety and quality of eggs.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and willingness to learn, with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of work experience in a food processing plant preferred.
• Knowledge and experience using basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitation of the egg grader, packing room, cooler and dry storage areas.
• Sanitation of egg washing area, conveyors, washers, and inspection units; clean walls, floors, drains.
• Sanitation of the packer area, conveyors, rollers and machine framework.
• Review daily sanitation reports and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and promote safety.
• Assist with packaging eggs to ensure correct carton and dates.
• Monitor product sell-by and use-by dates.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Team player

Good organization

Willingness to learn

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years in food processing plant

Tools

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy cleaning? Do you have experience cleaning in a food establishment? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment when you're done cleaning? YES? Please read on!

The Sanitation Attendant I is an entry level position that works under direct supervision following prescribed procedures in the packing plant learning the fundamentals of processing plant sanitation. The Sanitation Attendant I may work with the processing team on packaging until the end of that shift, when they then begin cleaning and sanitation duties. The Sanitation Attendant I position is of high importance as they are learning to maintain the food safety and food quality of all eggs that we produce and sell.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Sanitation Attendantltobecome familiar with Kreher's pre-established processing plant sanitation procedures and guidelines, and while working in a supervised manner:

• Cleaning and sanitation of the egg grader, the packing room, and may include the cooler and the dry storage warehouse.
• Sanitation of the egg washing area including conveyors, washers, blowers and egg inspection units, along with walls, floors and drains.
• Sanitation of the egg grader including the egg baskets, brush area and covers/doors of the grader.
• Sanitation of the packer area including rollers, egg holders, all conveyors, machine framework, floors and drains.
• Review daily sanitation report to implement corrective action(s) during next sanitation time.
• Meeting or exceeding standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents and encouraging the team to do the same.
• Prior to beginning cleaning and sanitation; Sanitation Attendant I may work on packaging eggs to ensure that products are packaged in the correct carton/cases/carts.
• Monitoring products for valid dates (sell by, use by, and packaging dates).
• Complying with Kreher's Policies and Work Rules, as well as federal and state laws.
• Learning the proper operation of basic warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Performs other job duties as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Knowledge and experience in the use of basic hand tools.
• Ability to be a good team mate while working with other employees.
• Good organization skills.
• Strong desire to learn and develop knowledge and skills.
• Ability to be flexible with working schedule - employees may need to work longer or shorter hours to meet operational needs, as determined by leadership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of work experience, in a food processing plant preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for Kreher Farms' egg processing operations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

• Sit, talk, see and hear
• Stand and walk, often for long periods of time
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Verbally communicate in a concise manner
• Hours may be long and irregular

The physical work environment is a processing plant environment with frequent high noise level. However, the employee will often be exposed to:

• Dust and dirt associated with agricultural farming
• Excessive noise levels associated with a processing plant and machinery

BENEFITS:

Health, dental, vision, and other supplementalinsurances

401K eligibility after 1 year

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Free farm-fresh eggs each week!

MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN, HUNT BIRDS, OR VISIT ANYONE THAT OWNS BIRDS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms ("KFF") is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.