SANITATION

Sanitation is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility by performing routine cleaning and custodial duties throughout offices, break rooms, restrooms, common areas, and warehouse support areas. This position helps ensure a professional work environment while supporting company safety, sanitation, and operational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production lines, tables, conveyors, grinders, slicers, and other food processing machinery.
• Clean and maintain offices, break rooms, locker rooms, hallways, and common areas (production/warehouse)
• Sweep, mop, scrub, and wash floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and other facility surfaces.
• Remove waste, trash, and product debris from production areas.
• Properly handle, mix, and apply cleaning and sanitation chemicals according to safety guidelines and SDS requirements.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and sanitation procedures.
• Complete sanitation logs, pre-operational inspections, and required documentation accurately.
• Maintain sanitation tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Identify and report food safety, quality, or equipment concerns to management.
• Support USDA inspections and comply with all food safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and refrigerated environments.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, gloves, hair nets, and hard hats.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions

• Food manufacturing and cold-storage environment.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, water, noise, and temperature variations.
• Frequent interaction with production equipment and moving machinery.

Meats By Linz Core Expectations

• Follow all company safety policies and food safety requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect in the workplace.
• Maintain compliance with USDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP programs, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Ensure all aisles, exits, emergency equipment, and walkways remain clear and accessible at all times.