Sanitation Operator

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 Participate in Food Safety inspections and reports 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 Education / Experience Requirements Basic Qualifications 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 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment 2‑year 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 with a wide range of temperature, variation, and humidity Lift varied capacities over the following time periods Lift and carry 65 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12‑hour period Push and pull 50 pounds repeatedly in an 8 or 12‑hour period Climb ladders and stairs 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 Job Competencies Teamwork and Collaboration Self‑Awareness/Personal Impact Analysis / Decision Making Managing Production EHS and Quality Leadership Supply Chain Systems and Analysis Cross Organizational Collaboration Managing with Respect Competencies Communicate Effectively Promotes Teamwork Sets the Example Working Relationships (Key Partnerships and Reporting Relationships) Team members AIB, FDA, USDA and other external auditing agencies or customers Travel Requirements Expected percentage of travel, up to 5% Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) with company matching, minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr