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

Production 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