Housekeeping Attendant

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Plant Services Associate will be responsible for all sanitation and housekeeping duties at the plant, offices, welfare areas and the external building areas to meet and maintain a clean, safe and organized facility.

Position Responsibilities

• Follow all Safe Work and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Support product quality, food safety, and workplace safety programs by following SQF, HACCP, QA/QC, GMP, SOPs, OSHA, and company policies.
• Perform scheduled sanitation and housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Clean and maintain production areas, restrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and other common areas.
• Restock hygiene and sanitation supplies, including hairnets, gloves, earplugs, soap, and paper products.
• Maintain required documentation.
• Empty and maintain waste, recycling, and rework bins, and monitor garbage disposal and compactor areas.
• Maintain sanitation rooms, cleaning tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and ready-to-use condition.
• Identify and report food safety, quality, maintenance, or safety concerns to supervision.
• Follow all required PPE and safety procedures while performing assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to use full range of motion to bend, stretch, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladder and work standing-up for much of the entire shift is required.
• Experience in food processing or related industry considered an asset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure completion with minimal errors.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations.
• Frequent lifting and bending and long periods of standing are required – must lift 35 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 90 degrees Farenheit.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple instructions,
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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