What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Operator position at Riviana Foods?
Sanitation Operator - $23.22 - 23.72, FT (a minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in a high speed manufacturing operation)
The Sanitation Operator contributes by maintaining the cleanliness of the physical plant and equipment, including, but not limited to, the building structure, the walls, doors, overhead piping, floors, rails, top of cabinets, exterior, etc. Role includes driving a sitdown forklift to carry out responsibilities of trash removal.
This role is also responsible for assisting the regular sanitation of production equipment, trash disposal and other activities as requested.
Job Accountability:
- Understands and follows the Daily and Master Sanitation Schedule
- Cleans walls, floors, overhead pipes and drains using established procedures
- Maintains cleaning records indicating frequency, duration, temperature, concentration and use of final sanitizing product
- Cleans all areas in the plant that are exposed to human contact to avoid cross contamination such as: rails, doors, door handles, machine guards, tables, chairs, and any other surface in this category
- Helps clean, remove and empty all trash containers in the different areas of the plant making sure they don’t become a source of contamination
- Must have at least 2 years sit-down forklift experience.
- Cleans rice spills from the floor and any other waste from the line as well as foreign contaminants such as dust, water leaks etc. following the approved methods
- Reports any condition or behavior that could potentially contaminate the plant, equipment and product to Management and follows up until correction
- Coordinates cleaning with Maintenance & Production as required after an intervention to production machinery
- During sanitization of production line equipment cleans the floors, walls, rails, doors and other areas as indicated by the standard operating procedures
- Monitors pest control devices to ensure they are properly set up and functional and if any deficiency is found tries to correct including, doors, screens, ILTs, rodent traps, etc. Reports to Management when not able to correct
- Follows all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and PPE. Reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor
- Follows all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes) Monitors and corrects violations in assigned area
- Follows all Company policies and procedures
- Possibility of required OT and schedule adjustments due to plant needs and operations as determined by the Department Manager
- Other duties as assigned
- Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet
- Knowledgeable on the safe usage of high pressure washing and chemicals used for foaming, and sanitizing
- Instructed in the operation of fork lift, scissor lifts and boom lifts
- Experience working with and committed to Good Manufacturing Practices
- Able to lift, push or pull, weight of up to 50 lbs. and work in a hot environment up to 110°F
- Trained on how to properly utilize fall prevention protection equipment including but not limited to safety harnesses
- Capable of operating floor scrubber
- Must have at least 2 years sit-down forklift experience.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in food manufacturing within a fast-paced environment is desirable
- Must be committed to safe work practices and follow all GMP guidelines
Salary : $23 - $24