Cleaner- Waste Control-1st Shift SC

About Us

Since 1955, we have been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high-quality food people enjoy. We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. Our success stems from talented people who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day. At E.A. Sween, team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are.

Schedule

Hours of operation are Monday–Thursday, 5:45 AM–4:15 PM, with overtime on Fridays.

Pay

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Prote Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Follow Company policies and procedures.

Food Safety and Quality

• Execute assigned food safety, quality, and continuous improvement procedures to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.

Cost (Continuous Improvement)

• Contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in Lean events.

Cleaning Waste Control – RTE

• Empty production garbage cans into dumpster.
• Check the line’s light indicator to determine when to empty the film canisters.
• Remove any excessively dirty garbage cans.
• Remove full dumpsters to designated area each period in the meat & cheese receiving area.
• Ensure door to production is closed.
• Empty the inedible tubs under all lines into dumpsters.
• Dry up any wet area and scrape and dispose of any debris on RTE floor during break times.
• Keep exit doors and walkways clear of obstacles.
• At end of shift, ensure all lines are cleaned of debris and ready for the next shift.

Pack Off

• Empty all garbage cans into dumpster.
• Remove full dumpsters to designated area for emptying.
• Dry all wet areas.
• Remove all debris from the floor in the Pack Off area.
• Sweep floors of Pack Off at the end of shift.

Temp Room

• Remove all cardboard boxes and break down and place in cardboard baler.
• Empty baler and place in recycle bins.
• Keep debris off floor in Temp Room, Bread, Receiving, and Freezer areas.
• Sweep all areas above at the end of the shift.

Line Cleaners / Tray Washers

• Clean all lines after breaks including the equipment on the line.
• Ensure all trays, buckets, utensils, etc. are cleaned and ready for Production use before and after breaks.
• Continue to empty trash throughout shift.
• When picking up trash from the floor, being close to the line is not allowed.

Equipment & PPE

• Garbage dumpsters
• Garbage cans
• Buckets
• Film canisters
• Floor scrapers
• Dust pans
• Squeegees
• Pallet jack
• Knives
• Carts
• Cardboard baler
• Compactor
• Dollies
• Metal racks
• Pallets
• Dumpsters

Requirements

• Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
• Able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to keep work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs rarely.
• Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs occasionally within a 10–12.5 hour shift.
• Overtime may be required to meet customer demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food-related experience.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Able to work in cool conditions (45 degrees).
• Able to be on feet continuously.
• Able to bend, turn, push, pull continuously.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs rarely.
• Able to reach overhead rarely.

How You’ll Find Success at E.A. Sween

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Every Day: See something, say something, do something; practice safe behavior and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing and Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult; be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)