Job Description
Job Summary:
The Sanitation employee is responsible for supporting the cleaning and sanitizing functions of the warehouse operation. This position includes active participation in tasks necessary to ensure that the warehouse maintains a safe and hygienic environment, in compliance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company standards.
Essential Job Functions:
- Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
- Promote health and safety in the workplace.
- Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and inspection regulations.
- Read chemical labels or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to learn how to properly handle chemicals.
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing tools, equipment, and the warehouse environment using various chemicals such as chlorinated alkaline detergents, acid detergents, and different sanitizers (QUAT, PerQUAT, chlorine-based).
- Responsible for cleanliness of the warehouse using a Zamboni style, ride on floor cleaner (XR-40 FactoryCat) and various pressure washing systems.
- Use powered equipment such as pallet jack and/or forklift to move product and pallets through the warehouse.
- General sweeping, moping, dusting and trash removal.
- Perform maintenance duties such as removing scale and rust from equipment using acids.
- Maintain all tools in good working order and report any damage to company property immediately.
- Follow instructions and pre-established procedures to carry out the functions of the job.
- Work to support cross functional departments to meet company production targets.
- Complete checklists and documents for assigned work areas daily.
- Complete additional task as assigned by manager.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Able to work a flexible schedule
- At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment; (or) in a similar capacity.
- Experience using a forklift or pallet jack; certification preferred, but not mandatory.
- Able to count and build large orders of non-inventory items such as pallets and crates.
- Experience working in a refrigerated climate.
- Possess high energy and a team attitude.
- Possess professional and respectful problem-solving skills.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 100% of the time.
- Must be able to move and lift boxes weighing up to 55lbs.
- Must be able to operate and inspect powered equipment using controls.
- Must be able to see distance, color, peripheral, depth and adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
- This position requires irregular hours to include weekends and some holidays.
- Temperatures can be as low as 35 degrees in some areas.
- Noise level is moderate.