Sanitation Worker

OLD DUTCH FOODS GROUP; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food company as a sanitation team member, ensuring cleanliness and safety in food processing. You'll follow strict sanitation procedures and operate cleaning equipment, contributing to high food safety standards. Ideal for those with industrial cleaning experience and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning is a plus.
• Ability to be authorized to operate lift trucks.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, wash, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production line equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping to keep the facility clean and orderly.
• Report any injuries, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Lift trucks

Small hand tools

Job description

As a member of the 3rd shift sanitation team at Old Dutch Foods, you will perform various cleaning duties to maintain a clean and safe food environment, ensuring compliance with all sanitation programs and policies. You will follow Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to clean food processing equipment and the facility, while consistently monitoring for food safety issues and reporting them to your supervisor.

Major Job Duties :

• Disassemble, wash, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production line equipment and utensils according to SSOPs.
• Clean walls, floors, ceilings, and overhead pipes.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow sanitation procedures for chemical solutions to ensure they are safe for workers, equipment, and products.
• Maintain general housekeeping to keep the facility clean and orderly, following the Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs.
• Adhere to safety procedures and complete safety training; report any injuries, accidents, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately.
• Perform packaging duties during overnight production as needed.
• Execute various cleaning tasks such as scrubbing, wiping, vacuuming, mopping, and hosing down areas.
• Notify the Sanitation Leader or Supervisor of any machine breakdowns during or after sanitation.

Job Qualifications :

• Ability to be authorized to operate lift trucks.
• Previous experience in industrial cleaning is a plus.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Follow written and verbal instructions effectively.

Essential Job Functions :

• Understand and adhere to safety rules and procedures.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to shoulder and vice versa.
• Stand, bend, twist, reach, kneel, and squat as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks at heights using ladders, catwalks, or elevated platforms.
• Push or pull weights of 50+ lbs.
• Operate lift trucks (forklifts, scissor lifts, hand trucks).
• Engage in continuous scrubbing or scraping tasks.
• Reach, bend, and hold static positions frequently.
• Use small hand tools (wrenches, putty knives, screwdrivers, etc.) as required.
• Sweep, squeegee, vacuum, or mop as needed.
• Work in close quarters periodically.
• Exposure to odors, noise, dust, heat, cold, and chemicals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protectors, rubber boots, aprons, gloves, goggles, and face shields.
• Properly handle, transport, and use appropriate chemicals in correct concentrations.
• Read safety signs, recognize colors, and identify areas that need cleaning.
• Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
• Complete cleaning tasks within designated deadlines according to SSOPs.
• Follow written or verbal directions from the supervisor.

Additional Information :

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not inclusive of all duties. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.

If you're ready to contribute to our sanitation team and help maintain our high food safety standards, we encourage you to apply!

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a completed application. Please note that we kindly request that applicants refrain from calling to inquire about the status of their application. If your qualifications meet the requirements of the role, we will contact you directly.