Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Specialists, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Sanitation Specialists is seeking team members for sanitation roles in Columbia, SC. The role involves detailed cleaning of processing areas to ensure client-ready conditions and strict adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining GMP and food-safety practices, removing waste, and cleaning all surfaces. The position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and requires at least 1 year of sanitation experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical usage, proportions and regulations.
• Decision making / problem solving and listening skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures.
• Ability to read and understand SDS (SDS).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations.
• Minimum 1 year sanitation experience required.
• Willing to follow safety procedures around moving machinery.
• Willing to adapt in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility, ensuring equipment is cleaned and sanitized to standards.
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in GMP and Food Safety compliance.
• Removal of trash and soil; cleaning floors, walls, ceilings.
• Follow directions of Sanitation Supervisor and Leads.
• Follow all sanitation equipment guidelines.
• Wear required company-provided protective gear at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

SDS literacy

Team player

Sanitation experience

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Sanitation Specialists is a family-owned company that puts their employees first!

Why Sanitation Specialists? "Because People Matter," because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.

We have made sanitation our core business, making food safety our highest priority. Our purpose: Providing great careers for great people who are passionate about protecting the world's food supply.

Hiring and retaining a competent team is essential in our line of work. In order to hire and …

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for hard working individuals that have a commitment to customer service, great work ethic, and always work with safety as priority. If you are seeking to grow, learn, and strive as a team player we want you to join our team.

Compensation: $18/hr

BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• PTO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility, ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to established standards to prepare for client to process their product
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and recognized Food Safety Standards
• Removal of all trash and product/soil from plant; cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings
• Follow directions of the Sanitation Supervisor and Leads; duties to be directed by both
• Follow all Sanitation Equipment tool and equipment guidelines
• Wear specified company provided protective gear at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of chemical usage, proportions and regulations
• Decision making/problem solving skills and listening skills
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations
• Previous experience as a janitor, custodian, cleaner, Maintenace team member, production crew member, chemical mixer, third shift, 3rd shift
• Willing to learn and adhere to proper procedures in safety when working with moving machinery
• Willing to accept change and work in a team-based environment
• Minimum 1 year sanitation experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs (garbage removal) and/or up to 70 lbs (if using power hoses)
• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (chlorine, acid and detergents) and adherence to safety protocols with these chemicals
• Perform repetitive tasks: stand during most of the shift, walking, stooping, bending, reaching and crouching, climbing up/down stairs and ladders
• Work in cold and wet environment (varies; approximately 34 degrees)
• Must have reliable transportation to arrive to/from work site
• Must be flexible with schedule, as shift times could change at customer's request, weekends and overtime may be required or part of the normal work schedule
• Must be able to read and understand company documents pertinent to your position

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, No

This job reports to the Sanitation Supervisor