Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Specialists; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Sanitation Specialists is seeking hardworking individuals for sanitation roles focused on maintaining clean, compliant facilities and protecting food safety. The team emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance, with benefits such as medical and PTO.

Candidates should be prepared to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include detailed cleaning of processing areas, adherence to GMPs, and proper handling of chemicals with PPE.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical usage and regulations.
• Decision making and problem solving; ability to listen and follow directions.
• 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.
• Willingness to learn and adhere to safety procedures around moving machinery.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to read and understand company documents relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Detailed sanitation and upkeep of the facility and processing equipment to established standards.
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in GMP and food safety compliance.
• Remove trash and product/soil; clean floors, walls, ceilings.
• Follow directions of Sanitation Supervisor and Leads; duties from both.
• Follow all sanitation equipment guidelines; wear provided PPE at all times.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Safety procedures

SDS reading

Team player

Chemical handling

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

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 retain the best, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture. We are continually working to be an employer of choice.

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.

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 skillsKnowledge 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 custodian, chemical mixer, 3rd shift worker, production worker, cleaner, disinfect specialists, stocker, warehouse associate
• 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
• Must be able to read and understand company documents pertinent to your position

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/downstairs 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

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

This job reports to the Sanitation Supervisor