Sanitation Worker - Union (SugarCreek)

SugarCreek Packing Co.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SugarCreek Packing Co. in Kentucky is looking for a sanitation worker to ensure cleanliness and safety of manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong attention to detail, with responsibilities including disassembling equipment for cleaning, adhering to sanitation standards, and supporting safety initiatives. No prior experience in sanitation is required, but familiarity with food manufacturing is preferred. This position operates in a temperature-controlled, indoor environment with required safety gear.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and comprehend instructions.
• Experience in sanitation or food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble equipment and ensure proper sanitation.
• Use cleaning tools to sanitize production equipment.
• Follow sanitation procedures and schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Operation of cleaning equipment

Following safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brandworthy, 4235 Thunderbird Lane, West Chester, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

Description Summary

Clean all equipment and infrastructure in a thorough and efficient manner, with an emphasis on strictly adhering to SugarCreek safety rules and procedures. Dismantle, dry‑clean, wet‑clean, inspect and reassemble machines and equipment as directed. Protect equipment during cleaning and safely handle all chemicals used in the process.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Disassemble plant equipment and protect sensitive equipment from damage during sanitation process.
• Use high‑pressure washer and other cleaning equipment to clean and sanitize production equipment.
• Follow Standard Cleaning Procedures (SCP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) in order to clean equipment and facility at a microbiological level.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Improve sanitation process by reducing use of resources (i.e., water, wastewater, chemicals, labor) whenever possible.
• Implement corrective actions for periodic equipment maintenance (PEM)/spoilage and process cleaning issues as directed by Plant Sanitation Supervisor.
• Undergo training process for the process of incorporating basic preventative maintenance (PM) duties into sanitation procedures.
• Assist with plant's pest control program.
• Assist with customer plant audits as needed.
• Ensure security of all sanitation chemicals located on premises by limiting access and monitoring/preventing leaks, spills, etc.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) preferred, or equivalent experience.

Experience: None required; experience in sanitation or food manufacturing operations preferred.

Certification or Licensure Requirements: None.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Able to read and comprehend printed and electronic information.
• Know how to operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess strong attention to detail in order to remove all soils.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Other Requirements

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with industrial sanitation positions, including but not limited to standing for long periods of time, moderate lifting (2 to 40 lbs.) required throughout the shift and possessing adequate trunk and arm/hand strength to perform duties and responsibilities. Must possess static strength to lift, push, and pull objects as needed, as well as manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects. May have to occasionally climb to dislodge or remove raw material.

Work Environment

Some travel to other locations is required.

Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Some departments are colder temperatures between 30 and 40 F and some are hotter temperatures between 90 and 100 F. Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats and other necessary equipment. Very little work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility.