Sanitation Associate (5pm-1am Shift)

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in our kitchen facility.

Responsibilities 

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation tasks following SQF standards and company policies.
• Follow SOPs for cleaning to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
• Disassemble and clean machinery, ensuring thorough removal of food residue.
• Properly handle waste and garbage, adhering to waste management procedures.
• Monitor cleaning supplies inventory and notify supervisor of replenishment needs.
• Conduct inspections, report maintenance needs, and document cleaning activities.
• Adhere to personal hygiene practices and wear appropriate PPE.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a safe working environment.
• Safely operate equipment and report safety concerns to management.
• Maintain daily schedule and communicate any workflow challenges.
• Attend safety and production meetings and apply feedback effectively.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and attendance policy.
• Maintain professional communication with team members and perform assigned duties.
• May rotate to different departments and perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning and sanitation, preferably in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and food safety regulations.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and sanitation.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform thorough cleaning tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physical stamina to perform tasks such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods, and repetitive hand-intensive tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new cleaning methods and equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment.
• Adherence to personal hygiene practices and safety protocols.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and weekends as needed.

Physical Demands

Extensive physical exertions includes but are not limited to: 

• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed
• Repetitive bending, lifting, and hand/arm movements

Measured Metrics and Review Schedule  

Your first review will be 90 days after your start date, then a six-month check-in and a development review annually in January for the duration of your employment. If the results of a review are unsatisfactory, more frequent reviews may be scheduled to monitor improvements. If assigned improvement goals are not reached, a warning schedule may be implemented including the possibility of termination. During each review, your performance and ability to achieve the following metrics will be evaluated. 

Reports To

Food Safety & Quality Regulatory Director

Will receive instruction and training from Leads and Assistant Production Manager

Collaborates With

Production Team

Direct Reports

None

Classification

This position is full-time, non-exempt.

Estimated Weekly Hours

40+ hrs

* some mandatory overtime as needed