Sanitation Worker

usfoods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Sanitation Crew Member to clean and sanitize plant equipment and facilities to meet food safety and quality standards. The role requires adherence to SOPs, quality checks, and safe work practices in a cool, refrigerated environment.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and fluency in English. Experience in sanitation/production is preferred, with overtime potential as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize plant equipment and environment thoroughly and safely.
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified.
• Perform Pre-Op quality assurance checks at designated intervals.
• Keep accurate records of testing and charts per company and regulatory regs.
• Follow all SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Interact cooperatively across departments and maintain good communications with coworkers.
• Obtain and maintain required training, certifications, and licenses.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by plant management.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Primary role of Sanitation Crew Member is cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Each item should account for 10% or more)

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and environment in a through and safe manner.
• Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified.
• Ensure all quality assurance (Pre-Op) checks are performed at designated intervals.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
• Adhere to all current SOP's, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments.
• Obtain and maintain training, certifications, and licenses that are required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by plant management.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Required interaction with all employees of responsibility throughout the company

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations. Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide). Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F. Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company provided apparel. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.

Related Experience/Requirements: Minimum one year sanitation, production or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is cool and wet with temperatures ranging from 34 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $17.00-$19.00/hour.

This role may also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

To review available benefits.

***EOE - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***