Night Sanitation

Responsibilities

• Complete operational and pre-operational cleaning and sanitization of meat packaging and processing machines and work areas according to USDA regulations, ensuring quality standards are met and maintaining efficient product flow through production.
• Clean office areas and sanitize meat, produce, or cheese processing areas as needed.
• Function as a team member within the department and organization, performing assigned duties to best serve the company.
• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Prepare machinery for cleaning: remove materials from machines, tools, and floors and place in proper containers.
• Remove barrels, totes, and other containers from the area; close valves; open doors, lids, drains, and water valves.
• Break down, disassemble, and/or loosen nuts, screws; remove machine parts, guardrails, lids, doors, and guards.
• Scrape material from machine parts, shovel excess into totes, and soak parts as needed.
• Remove tubs of meat scrap with dolly to the trash dock as required.
• Obtain and apply appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solutions; apply foam to surfaces; scrub surfaces and parts.
• Use high-pressure hoses to clean and rinse machines and parts; squeegee floors and clear floor drains.
• Dry tools, equipment, machines, walls, and floors; re-assemble machinery as required.
• Maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards.
• Assist Packers with manually assembling boxes and cases as required.
• Perform scheduled maintenance duties and special projects in the Meat Pack area as assigned.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months experience in sanitation within a warehouse and/or production environment.

About the company

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.