What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Team Member position at Ruby Jewel Ice Cream Sandwiches?
JOB DESCRIPTION: SANITATION TEAM MEMBER
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Production
Reports To: Sanitation Manager
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream is home to the Northwest's #1 ice cream sandwich, and we are seeking reliable, motivated team members to join our sanitation team. Sanitation is a key part of ensuring our sandwiches remain high quality, safe, and delicious.
As a full-time employee, this role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, and dental insurance, long- and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401K plan, front-loaded PTO, nine paid holidays (including one floating holiday), and more.
Summary
The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and facility areas to support safe and efficient ice cream production. This role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
Principal Responsibilities
This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires:
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Production
Reports To: Sanitation Manager
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream is home to the Northwest's #1 ice cream sandwich, and we are seeking reliable, motivated team members to join our sanitation team. Sanitation is a key part of ensuring our sandwiches remain high quality, safe, and delicious.
As a full-time employee, this role is eligible for our comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, and dental insurance, long- and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, 401K plan, front-loaded PTO, nine paid holidays (including one floating holiday), and more.
Summary
The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and facility areas to support safe and efficient ice cream production. This role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and safe handling of chemicals and equipment.
Principal Responsibilities
- Clean, sanitize, and prepare all production equipment and tools for daily use, including:
- Manual cleaning of containers, utensils and machine parts
- Operating and maintaining a dishwasher, testing and monitoring chemical levels per guidelines
- Completing CIP (clean-in-place) procedures on tanks, freezers, transfer lines, etc.
- Cleaning of assorted other novelty equipment, conveyors, etc.
- Safely handle and apply sanitation chemicals (detergents, caustics, quat, peracetic sanitizer)
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sanitation tasks as outlined in the master sanitation schedule
- Remove and properly dispose of facility waste and refuse
- Support the production line as needed during shifts
- Follow and model Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times
This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires:
- Regular exposure to allergens including nuts, dairy, gluten, and latex
- Use of automated/semi-automated equipment (continuous freezer, packaging equipment, liquid nitrogen tunnel, etc.)
- Use of manual and power tools
- Use of sanitation tools and equipment (dishwasher, centrifugal pumps, hoses, sanitation chemical applicators, etc.)
- Safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Standing, walking, and lifting for long periods during shifts
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Periodic work in cold storage environments
- Regular communication with managers, supervisors, visitors, and contractors
- At least 1 year of sanitation or food manufacturing experience (preferred)
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work Monday-Friday, 2:00PM–10:30PM
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work until sanitation standards are fully met
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English