Sanitation Associate

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Production Employee!

Are you ready to bring your skills to a dynamic and growing company? Amphora Nutritional Manufacturing, located in Quitman, TX, is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Production Employee to join our team. If you have at least one year of experience and are eager to contribute to a company that values quality and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

About Amphora Nutritional Manufacturing

At Amphora Nutritional Manufacturing, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality nutritional products that make a difference in people’s lives. Our team is passionate about excellence, and we work together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure every product meets our high standards.

Position Summary

The Sanitation & Facility Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary manufacturing facility. This position focuses primarily on facility cleaning, common areas, employee areas, restrooms, offices, warehouse areas, and general housekeeping, helping ensure the facility presents a clean and professional environment for employees, customers, and visitors.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, takes pride in their work, and is able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facility & Common Area Cleaning

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, floors, mirrors, and other surfaces.
• Clean break rooms, lunch areas, and employee common areas.
• Clean tables, countertops, sinks, appliances, and other common-area surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling containers throughout the facility.
• Replace trash liners and maintain waste collection areas.
• Dust and clean offices, hallways, entryways, and other non-production areas.
• Clean doors, door frames, windows, glass, and other frequently touched surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, handrails, and common equipment.
• Keep entrances, walkways, and surrounding areas neat and free of trash and debris.
• Maintain cleanliness of employee lockers and other designated common areas.
• Restock restroom and common-area supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, and cleaning supplies.
• Monitor facility areas throughout the day and address cleaning needs as they arise.

Warehouse & Facility Support

• Maintain general cleanliness of warehouse aisles and designated non-production areas.
• Remove trash, debris, and unwanted materials from the facility.
• Assist with maintaining organized storage areas for cleaning supplies.
• Clean spills promptly and report any significant spills or facility hazards to management.
• Notify management of leaks, damaged fixtures, plumbing issues, pest concerns, or other facility maintenance problems.
• Assist with general facility housekeeping projects as assigned.

Sanitation & Safety

• Follow company sanitation procedures and cleaning schedules.
• Properly use and store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Follow applicable chemical handling and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Never mix cleaning chemicals unless specifically instructed by approved procedures.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment in a clean, organized, and usable condition.
• Follow company GMP, hygiene, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to management.

Manufacturing Facility Support

Although the primary responsibility of this position is facility and common-area cleaning, the Sanitation & Facility Associate may occasionally assist with general cleaning activities in or around manufacturing areas as directed.

Production equipment cleaning and specialized sanitation activities will be performed according to company procedures and only when the employee has received appropriate training.

Daily Responsibilities

The employee should generally expect to perform tasks such as:

• Restroom cleaning and restocking.
• Break room and employee-area cleaning.
• Trash removal.
• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Cleaning common surfaces and high-touch areas.
• Cleaning entryways and hallways.
• General facility housekeeping.
• Monitoring the facility for cleanliness and sanitation issues.

Qualifications

Required

• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain consistent cleaning standards.
• Ability to safely use common cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Willingness to follow company safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.

Preferred

• Previous commercial, industrial, warehouse, food manufacturing, or facility-cleaning experience.
• Experience working in a GMP or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling commercial cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Previous manufacturing experience is not required if the applicant demonstrates reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb as necessary.
• Push and pull cleaning equipment.
• Lift and carry cleaning supplies and trash bags.
• Safely perform repetitive cleaning activities.
• Work around cleaning chemicals while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include varying temperatures, dust, and noise.

Work Standards

The Sanitation & Facility Associate is expected to take ownership of the cleanliness and appearance of the facility.

A successful employee will:

• Notice areas that need attention without always being told.
• Complete assigned cleaning tasks thoroughly rather than simply checking them off a list.
• Keep supplies organized and notify management when supplies are running low.
• Maintain a professional appearance and clean work habits.
• Promptly communicate maintenance or facility problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism around employees, customers, and company operations.
• Take pride in keeping the facility clean, safe, and presentable.