Sanitation PM

Emerald Isle Foods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a warehouse Sanitation employee responsible for cleaning and sanitizing to maintain a safe, hygienic environment in compliance with GMP, SSOP, and SDS guidelines. The role supports cross-functional teams to meet production targets and requires ability to work 6:00 PM–6:00 AM as needed in a refrigerated climate.

Responsibilities include operating pallet jack or forklift, completing daily checklists, and maintaining equipment and area cleanliness with various cleaning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks; certification preferred.
• Experience working in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and warehouse areas daily.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift to move product.
• Follow GMP/SSOP and SDS guidelines.
• Complete daily checklists and documents.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Team attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary:The Sanitation employee is responsible for supporting the cleaning and sanitizing functions of the warehouse operation. This position includes active participation in tasks necessary to ensure that the warehouse maintains a safe and hygienic environment, in compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company standards.Essential Job Functions:Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environmentPromote health and safety in the workplace.Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and inspection regulations.Read chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals.Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, and the warehouse environment using various chemicals such as chlorinated alkaline detergents, acid detergents, and different sanitizers (QUAT, PerQUAT, chlorine-based).Responsible for cleanliness of the warehouse using a Zamboni style, ride on floor cleaner (XR-40 FactoryCat) and various pressure washing systems.Use powered equipment such as pallet jack and/or forklift to move product and pallets through the warehouse.General sweeping, moping, dusting and trash removal.Perform maintenance duties such as removing scale and rust from equipment using acids.Maintain all tools in good working order and report any damage to company property immediately.Follow instructions and pre-established procedures to carry out the functions of the job.Work to support cross functional departments to meet company production targets.Complete checklists and documents for assigned work areas daily.Complete additional task as assigned by manager.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDAble to work a flexible schedule between 06:00 PM – 6:00 AM.At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment; (or) in a similar capacity.Experience using a forklift or pallet jack; certification preferred, but not mandatory.Able to count and build large orders of non-inventory items such as pallets and crates.Experience working in a refrigerated climate.Possess high energy and a team attitude.Possess professional and respectful problem-solving skills.Physical Demands:Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 100% of the time.Must be able to move and lift boxes weighing up to 55lbs.Must be able to operate and inspect powered equipment using controls.Must be able to see distance, color, peripheral, depth and adjust focus.Working Conditions:This position requires irregular hours to include weekends and some holidays.Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.Noise level is moderate.Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.