Title Sanitation Associate -3rd Shift

About the role

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. The Sanitation Associate ensures sanitation compliance with company standards and policies in production areas.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes production lines in LIP1, LIP2, and LINP.
• Cleans and sanitizes the general plant according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing.
• Ensures working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination.
• Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department-specific cleaning forms.
• Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards, etc.) for cleaning and sanitizing, then reassembles once cleaned.
• Ensures internal drains are clean and working.
• Maintains plant cleanliness (e.g., waste receptacles, carts, plastic pallets).
• Maintains parts cleaning rooms, including parts organization, cleaning supplies, brushes, buckets, and floor squeegees.
• Cleans other plant areas per the master sanitation schedule (non-production areas).
• Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift to access or move equipment.
• Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

Safety

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all other food safety requirements.
• Performs Lock-Out Tag-Out per posted procedures to ensure machinery is safe to work on.
• Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling.
• May be certified in the use of motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, and Forklift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and take directions.
• One year of work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• One to three years of working experience in Sanitation.
• Ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports team efforts and maintains a positive attitude.
• Treats people from all cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity.
• Follows instructions and responds to management direction; commits to work hours necessary to reach goals.
• Consistently punctual and reliable.
• Able to handle sudden changes in scheduling, work longer hours as necessary, and fill in on other positions when needed.
• Able to handle problems and think through solutions; knows when to act independently or involve a Team Leader/Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk about the facility.
• Ability to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds (e.g., boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins, machine parts, belts); ask for help for heavier items.
• Ability to operate powered equipment.
• Full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs.
• Ability to work on concrete floors in a cool, wet, and damp environment.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20.60 - $20.60