Sanitation Associate

Job Summary: As a Total Store Sanitation Specialist, you'll maintain department fixtures and equipment cleanliness, and perform total store sanitation tasks to maintain the Store's cleanliness and safety. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Maintains department cleanliness and safety with a sense of urgency and prioritization Deep cleans / disinfects processing areas and departments, including equipment, fixtures, coolers, floors, and drains Maintains proper documentation and certification of chemical handling and sanitation verification functions Properly uses chemicals and cleaning tools Uses H-E-B chemical program and correctly organizes / maintains stock in maintenance room Applies basic knowledge of product, product handling, and food preparation processes Applies basic knowledge of assembly and use of department equipment for sanitation purposes Applies knowledge of different types of insects or rodents and placement / use of pest control traps Ensures food safety and sanitation standards are achieved by following SOPs Communicates maintenance needs, process improvements, problems, or solutions to Store Leaders Customer Service Works with and around customers; attends to their needs Assists customers in the location of product Performs all duties of Total Store Sanitation Rep when needed The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Age Requirement 18+ Work Experience 1+ years of experience in maintenance / sanitation Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of OSHA Guidelines Basic knowledge of product, product handling, and food preparation processes Basic knowledge of assembly and use of department equipment for sanitation purposes Strong communication skills Time-management skills Sacking skills Ability to prioritize competing tasks; attention to detail Ability to learn to operate equipment from various Store departments at a basic level Ability to take initiative and do what needs to be done; ability to work under minimum supervision Ability to work with a team mindset Ability to work late evenings and overnight schedules Ability to identify types of insects or rodents and place / use pest control traps Customer service-oriented Education HS Diploma or GED or equivalent Licenses/Certifications Completion of Company Orientation, In-store orientation, Basics of Safety, Annual Food Handler, basic HAZMAT / Chemical Safety certifications - upon hire Physical Demands & Working Conditions Constantly reach at waist, grasp Constantly be exposed to wet conditions Frequently stand, walk, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, bend, push / pull with arms Frequently be exposed to cold conditions Occasionally reach overhead, reach at floor, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, climb ladders, pivot, twist, pinch, perform fine motor movements Occasionally be exposed to hot, ambient temperatures, and loud noise Demonstrate the ability to lift 50 lbs, and manage in excess of 50 lbs While there may be exceptions, the measurements noted are generally defined as--Constantly: 5.5+ hours per 8-hour day; Frequently: 2.5 - 5.5 hours per 8-hour day; Occasionally: 0 - 2.5 hours per 8-hour day It is Partners' responsibility to never lift beyond their own safe lifting limit. If an item is too heavy to lift, push or pull, and / or carry, the Partner must break the box down into lighter, smaller, more manageable components, or ask for assistance from another Partner or a manager. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 6/1/2018 #J-18808-Ljbffr