Sanitation Hourly

Empire Bakery Commissary Job Posting Empire Bakery Commissary opened in 1997 and has been a fixture in the Rocky Mount, Virginia community since relocating in 2010. We specialize in creating custom, hand-decorated cakes and desserts for major retailers. The company broke ground on a new expansion to their current facility in 2019 and business has been growing exponentially since that time.Working at Empire Bakery means the opportunity to discover the joy of being valued. How do we value our associates? We often say "Thank you" by providing meals, lemonade and ice cream (with cake of course). We celebrate associates' birthdays with a gift and a song. Each quarter, employees take home a cake of their choice. While we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay and a total time off package, our culture is the benefit we are most proud to offer. Our culture thrives on positive assumptions, mutual trust and respect for one another. We believe in 2-way adult-to-adult communication.Pay: $19.75 hourly / Monday - Friday (Saturday - occasionally)Hours: 5:30pm to 3:00amJob Summary Responsible for all aspects of plant housekeeping and sanitation.Essential Job Duties Follow written Sanitation SOP's.Allergen cleaning during allergen cleaning to minimize cross contamination, do not move from an allergen line to a non-allergen line without changing outer garments.Clear production floor of any finished goods, raw materials, utensils, and other items that should not be in the production area while cleaning.Dissemble, clean and re-assemble large icing equipment.Clean all areas of the facility including breakrooms, bathrooms, offices and production areas.Complete preventive maintenance repairs on some equipmentRemove empty pallets and stack in a safe organized manner.Clean equipment, conveyors, walls, drains, and floorsWash, rinse, and sanitize dirty utensils in the 3-compartment sink and/or dishwasher and store in sanitary conditions when not in use.Inspect equipment when done cleaning before signing off on daily paperwork.Report broken sanitation or production equipment.Report issues of product quality or food safety to appropriate personnel as indicated on the Management Organizational Chart in the break room.Follow all company safety, GMP, behavioral rules, and other policies in the employee handbook.Help other Sanitation team members.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.Experience working in a plant environment on assembly lines.Physical Requirements Walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and reaching frequently, use of hands and arms for extended periods of time frequently.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.