What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Worker - 3rd Shift position at Frontier Natural Products Co-op?
SUMMARY
Responsible for overall cleanliness of designated offices and deep cleaning of all plant infrastructure and equipment on a daily basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and cardboard and plastic wrap compactors.
• Sorts and disposes of recyclable items in the recycling bin.
• Sweeps, wet-mops and/or vacuums floors in cafeteria, childcare, gym, offices, and all warehousing areas.
• Cleans bathrooms, including sinks, toilets and floors.
• Restocks dispensers, toilet paper, paper towels and soap.
• Carries out special cleaning projects as required; including stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning.
• Cleans equipment and infrastructure using cleaning chemicals, foamers and allocators (Weekend)
• Cleans and drives all rolling stock including pickers, forklifts, scissor lifts and pallet jacks. (Weekend)
• Deep cleans floors using ride on floor scrubbers and hand mopping. (Weekend)
• Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.
• Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training.
• Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisor responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple notices and instructions, including operating procedures and safety rules. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to work in a team environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and/or fingers to type, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and view a computer monitor or video display. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; vibration; and extreme cold or extreme heat while working near docking doors. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
