Sanitation Team Member

Winland Foods, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Team Member in St. Louis, MO to maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in our food-processing plant.

You will operate sanitation equipment, clean confined spaces, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food-safety audits.

Qualifications

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Must have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularly.
• Learn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment.
• Regularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silos.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilings.
• Regularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facility.
• Properly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessary.
• Maintain OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the position.
• Periodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to produce safe, quality product.
• Communicate results and corrective actions as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

English literacy

Organized

Detail oriented

GMP

HACCP

OSHA

Food manufacturing

Lifting 55 lbs

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Pressure washers

Forklifts

Air hose

Job description

This position requires a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the degree of cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the plant to adhere to government requirements and ensure the highest attainable level of product safety. Potential candidates for this position must possess a moderate level of technical abilities and be capable of completing specialized safety training.Employee Type:Full timeLocation:MO St LouisJob Type:Production GroupJob Posting Title:Sanitation Team MemberJob Description:Responsibilities:Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipmentRegularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silosPerform general cleaning and maintenance of structural components such as walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilingsRegularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facilityProperly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessaryMaintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the positionPeriodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits. Effectively communicate results and corrective actions as requiredEnsure that equipment is properly maintained to produce safe, quality, and legal productEnsure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areasUse sound judgment and exercise caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of othersCommunicate effectively with other Team Members and across the functions to support a self-directed work environmentPerform all other duties as assignedQualifications/Education/Experience/SkillsMust possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skillsRead, write, and communicate in EnglishMust be organized and detail orientedShould be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facilityMust be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularlyMust be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basisLearn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.).Use various hand tools like scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.Work independently and as part of a teamEEO Statement:Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.