Sanitation Worker

Surlean Foods

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A food production company in Dallas is seeking a Sanitation Worker to maintain cleanliness and safety in the production area. The ideal candidate should have good manual dexterity and a high school education. This full-time role requires flexibility and the ability to handle cleaning equipment and chemicals safely. Candidates must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team effort.
Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
Knowledge and understanding of good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

Clean equipment and production areas to USDA standards.
Hoses down plant equipment, floors, and walls.
Handle equipment and chemicals according to safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Knowledge of sanitation procedures

Flexibility in duties

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanitation Worker at Surlean Foods. Responsible for cleaning of equipment, equipment lines and production area to USDA standards.

Essential job duties

Hoses down all plant equipment, floors, and walls using cold-water rinse.
Applies chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses.
Applies a hot water wash down of sterilization.
Shovels and sweeps up waste from daily production of meat products.
Gather trash in carts and transports to trash compactor for disposal.
Cleans drains and sewers in plant area by sweeping floors and transporting debris to trash area.
Cover sensitive equipment for protection.
Handles equipment and chemicals according to government, MSDS and company safety standards.
Familiar with General Manufacturing Procedures.
Complies with lockout/tag out program.
Performs other duties assigned by management.

Working Conditions

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties. Work conditions vary and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 60 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge

To strive to meet all daily ship schedules.
Know metal detector policy and proper handling of product.
To keep the packing equipment and work area in a safe and orderly manner.
Know and understand how to keep area clean.
To have an up to date inventory of packing supplies.
Have knowledge of sanitation procedures.
Be willing to rotate jobs.
Know and understand good manufacturing practices.
Know and understand safety guidelines.
Other jobs as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

High school education or equivalent preferred. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team effort.

Seniority level