Sanitation Associate, 3rd Shift

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, occasional weekend work and overtime
Hours: 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Job Summary:

The Sanitation Associate sanitizes all equipment in the plant in compliance with customer specifications and with company policy and procedures related to proper sanitation, GMP and Safety requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Sanitizes equipment using chemicals and power washers.
• Disassembling production equipment.
• Inspect equipment to assure sanitation requirements are met.
• Read chemical labels to ensure safe applications.
• Manually scrub certain areas of machines using brushes or scrub pads.
• Cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of the plant, including but not limited to floors, walls, ceilings, overhead pipes and fixtures as well as the equipment used in the preparation/packaging/transfer of raw materials and finished goods.
• Comply with all company policies, rules & regulations regarding safety, personal hygiene (GMP’s), operational methods and food safety guidelines.
• Must be willing & able to work in any area of the plant and in/around the Bays to assist in cleaning as needed.
• Must report any food safety issues, discrepancies, suggestions and/or complaints to your supervisor immediately.
• Must have the ability to work around & clean a variety of ingredients, including allergens.
• This position is also called upon to perform other duties not specifically outlined in this posting.

Job Requirements:

Specific qualifications for the role include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in food manufacturing required.
• Experience and knowledge in food sanitation operations, procedures, chemicals and program standards, preferably in a general food or manufacturing industry.
• A working knowledge of food technology, food science, microbiology or chemistry required.
• Understanding of pathogens and other food contaminants is required.
• Understanding of modes of control of various sanitation chemicals and physical cleaning.
• Communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Bilingual; fluent in another language other than English is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to standing for prolonged periods; frequently walks, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling products, computers, or machinery. The employee is subject to assist and support up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a as needed basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate equipment if required. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and non-moving mechanical parts. The employee could have work conditions that are extremely cold or extremely hot. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Among the top benefits Tribe 9 Foods offers:

• Competitive wages with promotional opportunities
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid vacation and holiday time
• 401(k)retirement plan with matching contributions by Tribe 9 Foods
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Health fitness reimbursement
• Professional development
• Paid volunteer hours
Our guiding principles:

• Tackle Anything: embrace the unknown; bring ideas to reality; conquer lofty goals
• Relationship Driven: build partnerships and amaze our customers
• Inspire Each Other: as each individual grows, so does the organization; unlock each other’s potential
• B Corp Values: balance profit and purpose; use business as a force for good
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: challenge the status quo through creative destruction and innovation

Tribe 9 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer