Sanitation Quality & Safety Technician

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc.; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. in Glasgow, KY is hiring for a Full-Time Sanitation role. You will perform plant cleaning, follow GMPs, use cleaning equipment, and maintain safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to work at heights, good handwriting, punctuality, and a positive attitude toward coworkers. Training in safety and allergen procedures provided; excellent opportunities for growth in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must be neat, clean, and have legible handwriting.
• Must be punctual.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must present a positive attitude toward co-workers and job.
• Must be capable of working from heights > 10 feet.
• Must do other work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors, and various nonmechanized equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
• Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.
• Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follows all applicable GMP's for the area in which he/she is assigned. Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards or quality threats. If a food safety hazard or quality threat is identified, the employee is to notify their supervisor, a member of Quality, or a member of the Leadership Team. Employees are empowered to immediately address a food safety hazard or quality threat if they have the ability.
• Responsible for attending all required safety and food safety training.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• Removes product debris to trash.
• Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (bloodborne pathogens) trained.
• Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrates. 19) May perform other duties as required.

Skills

Neat appearance

Legible handwriting

Punctual

Manual dexterity

Positive attitude toward co-workers

Ability to work from heights

Job description

Bluegrass-Ingredients-Inc. in Glasgow, KY is hiring for a Full-Time Sanitation role. You will perform plant cleaning, follow GMPs, use cleaning equipment, and maintain safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires physical stamina, ability to work at heights, good handwriting, punctuality, and a positive attitude toward coworkers. Training in safety and allergen procedures provided; excellent opportunities for growth in a manufacturing setting.