Sanitation Specialist

Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for serving the company with the compliance to the state sanitation protocols. The sanitation specialist fallows sanitizing policies and performs daily inspections. Maintain the cleanliness of the equipment and facility. Work with management to ensure efficiency and safety.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must comply with all standards operating procedures.
• Follow SSOPs.
• Sweep, mop, pick up trash, and related janitorial tasks.
• Wash, scrub, hose down, etc., all equipment/machinery/lines and bagging Machine with water, soap, cleaning and chemical solutions.
• Handles all cleaning chemicals as directed in hazmat material sheets.
• Complete all assignments precisely and in a timely manner.
• Wash out dumpsters and garbage cans.
• Remove pallets to sweep/wash, as instructed.
• Maintain cleanliness in the warehouse floor.
• Cleans up any debris or spills that could become a hazard.
• Ensures a safe work environment.
• Solids must not be hosed down drains.
• Wash walls and floors, as needed, with pressure washer.
• Will be involved with food safety activities

Other Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must always wear employee badge ID inside the facility.
• Follow the chain of command.
• Do not leave job post/area without notifying the supervisor.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize work to meet assigned deadlines.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Weekend shift assigned if needed.

Skills/Perform Standard/Abilities:

• Communication - Communicates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees and supervisor. Actively listens to fellow employees and supervisor.
• Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanor toward others. Unselfishly assists others in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Ability to identify problems, finds solutions, and makes sound decisions.
• Self-Motivated - Well-organized and able to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions. Always maintains a positive attitude.
• Team Player - Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
• Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Willingness and ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Goals -Accomplishments of annual goals established by supervisor and management.

Demonstrate and Enforce Health and Safety:

• Follow a company policy and safety rules.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is properly utilized.
• Report any noncompliance issues or unsafe situations/equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Must follow company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Enforce and actively participate in general housekeeping duties.

Physical Demand and Work Environment :

The physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform all function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities and demands.

• Physical demands : While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; stand, use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust and focus. Able to communicate Talk and hear.
• Working Conditions : Ability to work flexible shifts, such as morning or evenings, including Saturdays and Sundays. Ability to work with vibration, wide variety of noise, heat, cold and moving parts. Must be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to be punctual and reliable. Commitment to safety. Employee must be able to work on Extreme cold.
• Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Strong problem-solving abilities.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


Equal Opportunity Statement:

Medrano Produce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


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