Sanitor

Grillo; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Grillo is seeking a Sanitation Worker to clean and sanitize production equipment, floors and surfaces, following SSOPs and sanitation SOPs. Training will occur on the 1st shift (7am-3:30pm) with a transition to the 3rd shift.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may prefer prior sanitation or janitorial experience. You will operate cleaning equipment, document activities, and report safety concerns. Grillo is an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous sanitation or janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, tools, and contact surfaces.
• Disassemble, clean, rinse, sanitize, and reassemble equipment per SSOPs/Sanitation SOPs.
• Clean floors, walls, ceilings, drains, and other facility areas.
• Operate cleaning equipment (pressure washers, hoses, scrubbers).
• Follow lock-out procedures when dismantling equipment for cleaning.
• Maintain drainage systems and ensure proper drainage flow.
• Document sanitation activities, checklists, time logs, chemical usage and deviations.
• Report equipment damage, sanitation issues or safety hazards.
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Sanitation procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

The Sanitor, reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, will clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, tools, & contact surfaces while meeting the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and workplace safety. This is a 3rd shift position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will train on 1st shift 7am-3:30pm and transfer to 3rd shift
• Perform routine cleaning & sanitation of production equipment, machinery, tools, & contact surfaces using approved chemicals and tools
• Disassemble, clean, rinse, sanitize & reassemble equipment per SSOPs/ Sanitation SOPs.
• Clean & sanitize floors, walls, ceilings, drains & other facility areas as assigned.
• Operate cleaning equipment (pressure washers, hoses, scrubbers, etc.)
• Follow proper lock-out procedures when dismantling equipment for cleaning
• Maintain drainage systems- clean drain baskets/screens, ensure drain flow, unblock when required
• Monitor and clean waste disposal areas, ensure trash is removed & containers are sanitized
• Document all sanitation activities- fill out cleaning schedules, checklists, time logs, chemical usage & any deviations
• Report any equipment damage, sanitation issues or safety hazards
• Complete any additional task as assigned by the Sanitation Supervisor

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous sanitation or janitorial experience preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE)

• Ability to foster a safety-first culture and continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co-workers and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or refrigerated conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. The noise level is usually moderate.

Grillo’s is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.