What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Operator position at Steuben Foods Inc.?
About the RoleWe are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Sanitation Operator to support food safety, sanitation, and waste-handling operations within our manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean, compliant, and efficient plant environment.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements
2nd Shift; 2:00pm - 10:30pm Key Responsibilities
Education/Prerequisite Requirements
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalentEquipment/Training Knowledge:
- Driving fork lift holds license
- Driving floor scrubber holds license
- Walk behind floor scrubber
- General foam cleaning
- Ability to properly use hand cleaning tools
- Hook up steel totes for CIP
2nd Shift; 2:00pm - 10:30pm Key Responsibilities
- Ensure food safety and product quality by following all sanitation and safety procedures
- Operate dry and wet compactors; clean bays during change-outs
- Operate cardboard baler, including strapping, weighing, storage, and trailer loading
- Transfer waste between inside and outside tankers; coordinate removal of full units and spotting of empty units
- Clean and foam floors, walls, waste tanks, floor grates, and designated sanitation areas
- Dump pallets of finished product, outdated ingredients, and waste totes as needed
- Set up and remove metal totes used in CIP processes
- Load used drums, unload cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and reload empty containers
- Complete load sheets and required documentation accurately
- Communicate with APOs regarding space constraints or potential waste issues
- Initial MSS sheets to acknowledge completed responsibilities
- Perform seasonal duties such as snow removal and grounds policing
- Support special projects as directed by the Plant Sanitarian
- Perform all other duties as assignedSteuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.