Sanitation Worker II *3rd Shift*

Amy's Kitchen; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their cleaning team. This role involves performing essential cleaning tasks in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, where they can contribute to creating a fun and safe workplace. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive atmosphere, this position offers a chance to make a real impact while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and grow your career, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Fun and safe atmosphere

Weeks of on-the-job training

Discount on products

Opportunities for career growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Affordable meals on-site

Bonus incentives

Referral bonuses

Safety shoe program

401k program with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to follow cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects and operate cleaning machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard cleaning procedures for equipment and facilities.
• Use personal protective equipment and handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Inspect cleaning jobs to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Ability to read chemical labels

Common sense understanding

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to push and pull heavy equipment

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Forklift

Scissors lift

Job description

Summary

About Amy’s

We are a family-owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high-quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers.

Shift: 3rd, Work days vary, will not have weekends off.

Pay: $16.50/hr., plus $1.50/hr for 3rd shift differential

Location: 441 West Antelope Rd. White City, OR 97503

Amy's Perks:

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
• Discount on Amy’s products
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner
• Bonus incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
• Parental Leave Program
• Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options

If you or someone you know is interested, submit your application today.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform standard cleaning procedures as documented and trained for equipment and facilities. This includes: disassembly/assembly, application of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, scrubbing, and rinsing.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for each cleaning task performed.
• Combine and mix required cleaning agents as documented for each cleaning assignment.
• Use caution and follow correct handling procedures.
• Understand safe operation of equipment including safety devices and guards.
• Follow correct lockout/tag out and safety procedures as directed for each piece of equipment.
• Understand correct labeling of chemicals and containers.
• Be able to follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and complete required paperwork for both the daily and Master Sanitation programs.
• Collect and remove all remaining trash from production and packaging lines, kitchen, and warehouse areas. Dispose of trash in outside trash dumpsters.
• Collect recycle materials and dispose of in recycle bins.
• Notify the Sanitation Team Leader or on-duty mechanic of any malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Inspect each cleaning job upon completion to ensure job has been performed correctly. Correct any substandard conditions.
• Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy’s Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual and the GMP booklet.
• Be certified to operate a forklift and scissors lift.
• Understand and monitor water usage.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications and Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• None

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and identify chemical labels and fill out forms where they apply.

Mathematical Skills

• None required

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties stated above, the employee is frequently required to walk on wet floors, go up and down ladders and stairs, use the HP hoses, handle cleaning chemicals, and work in wet and warm environments. The employee must have the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to push and pull heavy equipment such as foamers, Rubbermaid carts, depositors, pumps, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential demands of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and work that must be performed in high places. The employee will be working around strong cleaning chemicals and must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in conditions that may be very hot, very cold, and/or very humid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, i.e. tray washer, fan noise, steam noise. The work environment is subject to many of the above-described conditions on a day-to-day basis. It is essential to be able to perform all job functions while in the presence of these conditions.