5601 Sanitation Fl Op 1

Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all food production areas(Main Plant and/or DC Plant) in compliance with Mt. Olive Pickle Co. food safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean environment to prevent contamination, uphold product quality, and meet company standards within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. Candidate will also, safely operate forklift to transport trash, glass, metal, cardboard, etc. to their appropriate receptacles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food production areas, including floors, walls, equipment, and machinery, in accordance with food safety regulations and company policies.
• Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
• Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift.
• Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
• Safely operates forklift to transport trash bins and recycling containers from all areas of the premises to the dumpsters and recycling area and returns bins to the same designated area.
• Dumps trash, glass and pepper stems into proper dumpsters.
• Using forklift, loads bulk unbailed cardboard.
• Uses bailing machines to bail up cardboard and plastic for recycling.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring that stock is reordered as needed.
• Report any maintenance or sanitation-related issues to the supervisor or management.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory standards, including USDA, FDA, and HACCP guidelines, ensuring all sanitation procedures are consistently followed.
• Performs Sanitation Laborer duties as needed.
• Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Profit Sharing
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent(preferred); forklift, food safety or sanitation experience is a plus.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Previous experience on a forklift in food manufacturing or industrial sanitation role preferred.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment.