This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 7:00 am - 7:00 pm rotating schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Perform daily cleaning tasks per the Master Sanitation and Deep Cleaning Schedules, adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions. 

• Clean all drains in the plant according to the Master Sanitation Schedule using the correct tools, PPE and cleaning chemicals. 

• Clean the locker rooms, restrooms and break rooms; emptying the trash and maintaining attention to detail. 

• Ensure soap dispenser and paper towels are fully stocked at all hand washing sinks/stations throughout the facility. 

• Properly maintain all assigned office and plant locations including corridors in a clean, neat and sanitary manner; mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and running the floor scrubber. 

• Demonstrate safe and effective use of housekeeping and chemical equipment/solutions as observed by the supervisor. 

• Disinfect and sterilize equipment and utensils as needed, using the appropriate chemicals and equipment. 

• Take all appropriate and required precautions when disposing of trash and chemical containers. 

• Keep cart properly stocked with equipment and cleaning supplies; ensuring all chemicals are properly labeled and all equipment is in good working condition. 

• Operate forklifts and floor scrubbers as required; maintaining an operator’s license, as appropriate. 

• Prepare lines for CIP; moving required chemicals and utensils to the area. 

• Accurately complete the necessary paperwork to ensure all documentation requirements are met. 

• Report any evidence of pests identified during routine cleaning tasks to the Supervisor. 

• Complete non-routine cleaning/sanitation tasks as assigned. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• May have contact with federal/state/regulatory inspectors on an annual basis.  

• Understand and adhere to all Quality Assurance policies, immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management. 

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. 

• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens. 

• Safety Protocol 

• Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures. 

• Correct or report any observed safety hazards. 

• Support safety policies and programs. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Qualifications: 

Education: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 

Experience: 

• Previous sanitation or janitorial experience preferred. 

Certification/Licensure: 

• Ability to be Forklift/Lift truck certified required. 

Skills Required: 

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with management and colleagues. 

• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work. 

• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind. 

• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. 

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently. 

• Basic math skills plus fractions, percentages, decimals. 

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. 

• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.) 

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.