Sanitation Porter- 1st Shift

Stratasfoods; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness reimbursement

College tuition reimbursement

401(k) Match up to 5%

Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and J‑

Jury duty pay

Job summary

Stratas Foods in Nashville, TN is seeking a Sanitation Porter to maintain clean and sanitary production areas on a day shift. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and following established procedures to support food safety culture.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, removing waste, handling chemicals safely, and assisting with special projects during plant shutdowns. Minimum 1 year in janitorial/ sanitation preferred; ability to lift 50 pounds and work independently or with a team

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 1+ year in janitorial, sanitation, or facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Familiar with GMPs and food safety standards.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual, able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support plant's food safety culture and comply with GMPs and regulatory requirements.
• Clean and sanitize production floors per schedules.
• Remove trash and waste; ensure proper disposal.
• Sweep, mop, scrub floors; operate floor-cleaning equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading docks and entryways.
• Assist with cleaning production areas as needed.
• Follow chemical handling procedures and maintain usage logs.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and safety policies.
• Report maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to management.
• Support special cleaning projects during shutdowns.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and assist to meet company goals.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

GMPs knowledge

Safety procedures

Reading schedules

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

The Sanitation Porter will be responsible for keeping working areas in the production department in a clean and orderly condition. This operation is to be performed to keep safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the plant's food safety culture and complying with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements applicable to the position.
• Clean and sanitize production floors in accordance with facility cleaning schedules.
• Remove trash and food waste from designated areas; ensure waste is disposed of properly.
• Sweep, mop, scrub floors; operate floor-cleaning equipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading docks and entryways.
• Assist with cleaning production areas needed.
• Follow proper chemical handling procedures and maintain accurate chemical usage logs.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and all company safety policies.
• Report maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to management immediately.
• Support special cleaning projects during plant shutdowns or as directed.
• Adapts to shifting priorities and assists wherever needed to meet company goals

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1+ year of experience in janitorial, sanitation, or facility maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices
• Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
• Ability to read and follow safety instructions and cleaning schedules.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Rate is $20.24

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

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