Sanitation Associate

Job summary

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and maintaining facility cleanliness according to safety protocols. They also perform pre-op and post-op checks, report machinery issues, and assist with production-related tasks as needed.

Job details

Job Duties * Wash and sanitize all production equipment and utensils; ensures they are free of dirt, soybeans, soy skin, soymilk, Okara, tofu bits and protein haze. * Ensure that all floors are free of garbage such as tofu bits, soy skins, Okara, caps, plastic film, soy beans, paper, etc. * Ensure that garbage is not be dumped into drains but is swept and dumped into the garbage bins. * Prior to pressure washing or general rinsing of any equipment, properly covers all electrical components to prevent water from damaging the equipment. * Follow all the working procedures, using the correct cleaning chemicals and correct concentration of the cleaning chemicals. * Follow all the safety-working procedures and wear all the correct personal protective equipment when working. * Report any machinery problems to Sanitation Lead Hand or to Maintenance staff. Perform pre-op and post-checks with team members. * Perform sanitation checklist. * Carry out special assignments given by QA Manager. * Carry out production related assignments as required. * Participate in root cause analysis. Requirements * High school graduate or equivalent qualification * Some experience in working in a food manufacturing plant is an asset * Good verbal and written English language skills * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Self-starter * Detail oriented and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision. * Able/willing to work graveyard shift Work Conditions * Permanent Full-time position (40 hours per week) * Work is performed in production facility * Regular shift work / Regular shift work from 10:30pm - 7:00am * Exposure to noise and a wet temperature varied environment when in the production area * Heavy lifting * Flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs * Wearing of company provided Uniform and other Personal Protective Equipment is required as applicable

What you’ll do

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and maintaining facility cleanliness according to safety protocols. They also perform pre-op and post-op checks, report machinery issues, and assist with production-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to work in a wet, noisy environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work the graveyard shift are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sanitation
• Food safety
• Equipment cleaning
• Pressure washing
• Chemical handling
• Safety procedures
• Communication
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Teamwork
• Problem reporting
• Pre-op checks
• Post-op checks
• Root cause analysis
• Self-Starter
• Lifting Ability
• Food Manufacturing
• Shift Work
• Electronic Components
• Machinery
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Production Equipment
• Safety Assurance
• Time Management
• Written English
• Root Cause Analysis
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Sanitation Associate
• Meat and Seafood Processor / Packager
• Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers
• Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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