Sanitation Operator - Night Shift

Ferrero International S.A.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a sanitation-focused professional for our Florence, KY plant. The role involves comprehensive cleaning and sanitation tasks, CIP operations, and equipment maintenance according to the Master Sanitation Schedule. You will work in confined spaces, at heights, and in extreme temperatures, using PPE as required.

Prior sanitation experience is preferred. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be prepared to document written sanitation records and reports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 1–2 years of full-time sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as per Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Set up, perform CIP cleaning operations, and reassemble equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for PEC cleaning.
• Maintain accurate written records and complete reports.
• Work in enclosed spaces and at heights; comply with safety rules.
• Use PPE such as gloves, boots, fall protection, or respirators as required.
• Operate in temperature extremes, indoors and outdoors.
• Mechanical aptitude used for cleaning and equipment handling.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PEC cleaning equipment

CIP cleaning procedures

Job description

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Performs a variety of cleaning/sanitation duties and responsibilities for the plant.

Main Responsibilities:

• Requires working in enclosed /confined spaces - must be able to obtain a confined space authorized certification
• Requires working at heights equal to plant ceilings and exterior silos Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Requires working in temperature extremes, hot and cold, indoor and outdoors
• Setting up, performing CIP (clean in place) cleaning operations, and reassembly of equipment
• Must be able to disassemble and reassemble equipment for PEC (periodic equipment cleaning) cleaning
• Responsible for keeping accurate written records and required to complete reports
• Performs cleaning and sanitation activities as determined by the Master Sanitation Schedule and/or Sanitation Lead and/or Sanitation Program Manager.
• As assigned, must use personal protective equipment, such as gloves, boots, fall protection or respirator. Often works wearing a full body harness, tied off with safety lines (retractable lifelines.)
• Mechanical Aptitude is required

About You:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Prefer one - two years of full-time sanitation work history

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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