Sanitation Operator

Job Summary

The Sanitation Operator is directly responsible for the cleanliness of an assigned area within the plant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area

• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Work in conjunction with the quality team

• Participates in Food Safety inspections and reports

• Must be forklift certified or have the ability to qualify

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language

Preferred qualifications include:

• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment

• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing

• Working knowledge of food safety practices

• Computer Experience

• Knowledge of inventory control principles

Expected Areas of Skills

• Ability to follow instructions

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and express ideas with team members

• Knowledge of and compliance with Safety, GMP’s, and environmental procedures and regulations

• Basic computer skills ( ability to access, input, and retrieve information )

• Ability to Read/Write/Speak and understand English

• Ability to be flexible regarding work schedules and shift rotations (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

• Ability to work in a standard manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an environment that has a wide range of temperature, variation, and humidity

• Lift varied capacities over the following time periods

1. Lift and carry 65 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12 hour period

2. Push and pull 50 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12 hour period. Objects being lifted weigh up to 50 pounds include bags of raw materials and performing changeovers on equipment. Consequences of not being able to lift these bags include not being able to run the needed products / diets. This could result in a significant risk to our customers and brand

3. Climb ladders and stairs

4. Work on overhead equipment

• Walk unlimited distances every work day.

• Push or pull 800 pound totes on wheels across a cement surface 8 to 24 times for 8 hours

• Work with hands overhead occasionally

• Bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees 100+ times for 8 hours.

• Wear dust masks and hearing protection

• Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection

• Receive and transmit radio communication

• Perform tasks with vision corrected to a minimum of 20/40 with full peripheral vision for forklift driving

• Ability to perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Leadership Competencies

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Self-Awareness/Personal Impact

• Analysis / Decision Making

Functional Competencies

• Continuous Improvement

• Managing Production

Cross-Functional Competencies

• EHS and Quality Leadership

• Supply Chain Systems and Analysis

• Cross Organizational Collaboration

Managing with Respect Competencies

• Communicate Effectively

• Value Unique Contributions

• Promotes Teamwork

• Sets the Example

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

• Does this position supervise: No

• Team members

• Team Leaders, Area Leaders, Operations Manager

• AIB, FDA, USDA and other external auditing agencies or customers

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel, up to 5%