Sanitation Worker (SugarCreek)

Description Summary

Cleans all equipment and infrastructure in a thorough and efficient manner, adhering to SugarCreek safety rules and procedures. Dismantles, dry-cleans, wet-cleans, inspects, and reassembles machines and equipment as directed. Protects equipment during cleaning and safely handles all chemicals used.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Disassemble plant equipment and protect sensitive equipment from damage during sanitation process.
• Follow Standard Cleaning Procedures (SCP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) to clean equipment and facility at a microbiological level.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Improve sanitation process by reducing resource usage (water, wastewater, chemicals, labor) whenever possible.
• Implement corrective actions for periodic equipment maintenance (PEM)/spoilage and process cleaning issues as directed by plant sanitarian.
• Undergo training process for incorporating basic preventative maintenance (PM) duties into sanitation procedures.
• Auxiliary with plant's pest control program.
• Auxiliary with customer plant audits as needed.
• Ensure security of all sanitation chemicals by limiting access and monitoring/preventing leaks, spills, etc.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Experience: None required; experience in sanitation or food manufacturing operations preferred.
• Certification/Licenses: None required.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Able to read and comprehend printed and electronic information.
• Know how to operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess strong attention to detail in removing all soils.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Other Requirements

• Physical requirements consistent with industrial sanitation positions, including standing for long periods, moderate lifting (2 to 40 lbs.), trunk and arm/hand strength, manual dexterity, and safety wear (hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats, rain suits, etc.).
• May require some travel between plants.