Sanitation Associate

About the role

Somafina is a growing co-manufacturer of vitamins and supplements in Utah, and business is thriving as we attract larger, more established customers. It's a fast-paced environment with real momentum — which means real opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on more and grow with us, we'd love to have you on the team.

Responsibilities

• Cleans all machine parts, tools, and utensils as soon as they are placed in the dirty parts WIP area.
• Keeps all gowning rooms stocked with PPE, clean, and in order.
• Keeps PPE Kanban kits and supply shelves stocked, clean, and in order; reports when PPE shelves are low on any item.
• Removes trash from all waste cans and keeps them lined with clean bags.
• Maintains walkways and halls throughout the facility in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs housekeeping of washrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and closets.
• Assists in production room cleaning.
• Cleans air handling vents.
• Removes litter and waste from the exterior of the facility.
• Cuts weeds or grass, as needed, within the immediate vicinity of the physical plant so that it does not attract or harbor pests or provide a place for pest breeding.
• Maintains parking lots so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.
• Monitors the adequacy of drainage areas that may contribute to contamination by seepage, filth, or other extraneous materials, or by providing a breeding place for pests.
• Ensures the disposal of production waste so that it does not constitute a source of contamination in areas where components, dietary supplements, or contact surfaces are exposed.
• Washes barrels as needed and keeps points of use and storage areas stocked.
• Palletizes and wraps dirty barrels in counts of 40 for vendor pickup.
• Receives and inspects barrels as they are delivered by vendor.
• Prepares cardboard boxes for compression, compresses them, and wire-bails them when the machine is full.
• Adheres strictly to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies / Skill Qualifications

• Able to manage own time effectively.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
• Able to handle problems and think through to solutions; knows when to act independently and when to involve the team leader or supervisor.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above personal interests; supports others' efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team's performance, process efficiency, or product quality.
• Follows instructions and responds well to management direction.
• Consistently at work and on time; commits to scheduled days and hours of work, and is able to adapt to sudden changes and work extended hours or fill in on other positions as necessary.
• English proficiency required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; converse and listen; taste or smell.
• Employee must exert up to 60 kg. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and must be able to lift 25 kg. or more with assistance from others or the use of lifting devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.

Character Requirements

• Friendly and approachable.
• Proactive and responsible.
• Honest and punctual.
• Strong team player.