Sanitation Worker, Stuart

About the role

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. This role ensures consistent cleaning of plant and food equipment in a food processing and produce manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Dry cleaning, garbage removal and janitorial activities
• Wet cleaning to include rinsing, soap application, and scrubbing
• Work with soaps / other cleaning chemicals
• Other duties as required

Working Conditions

• Regular exposure to wet and humid conditions during sanitation and wash-down activities
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including refrigerated areas at 35°F or below
• Frequent exposure to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, including chlorine, soaps, detergents, and other approved sanitation agents
• Exposure to produce-related odors and fumes, including onions, peppers, and other vegetables
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including rain gear, gloves, safety footwear, and other sanitation-related protective equipment
• Work may involve cleaning production equipment, processing areas, common areas, and waste disposal locations
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as business needs require
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with strict food safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods of time while wearing rain gear and PPE
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling cleaning tools, equipment operation, and documentation
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to push, pull, and maneuver sanitation equipment and cleaning supplies
• Frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing 5 to 50 pounds
• Ability to safely operate sanitation equipment such as foamers, brooms, shovels, hoses, and related cleaning tools
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and scrubbing motions throughout the shift
• Visual ability to inspect equipment, production areas, and sanitation results for cleanliness and compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and management
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, machinery, water, and cleaning chemicals

Education and Experience

• Minimum High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification
• Understanding of Produce Standards, and or basic produce experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word - basic computer skills
• Working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to interact with management

Company Benefits/Perks

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)