Sanitation Technician

PAY: $21.75/hour $1,500 Sign & Stay Bonus

WORK SCHEDULE: 11:45PM - TBD

BENEFITS: Available first day of hire

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Clean and maintain assigned area while also using a pallet jack and or forklift to remove trash from the floor/docks and ground to the trash compactor. Maintain control of all the parts which could include all gaskets and replacement of broken or missing parts. Help set up in the assigned department or any other lines. Responsible for mixtures of cleaning solutions and other chemicals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Move pallets and vats left throughout plant at the end of 2nd shift production
• Move chemicals to designated areas for cleaning
• Use forklift to remove trash from docks/ground to trash area
• Use lift to bring/remove DOA dumpster
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
• Do all tasks assigned by members of management
• Must be able to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Must be able to perform additional duties as assigned.

WORK REQUIRMENTS:

• If you have been awarded a bid job in the last six months you are not eligible to be considered for this bid job.
• Employees must have three or less occurrences to be eligible.
• Employees must not have received disciplinary action in the last six months to be eligible

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Basic understanding of machinery tear down and setup.
• Clean up (parts) experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Poultry experience preferred but not required.
• Basic Chemical understanding.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• PPE required but subject to change: Hairnet, smock, earplugs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC).
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift.
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production.
• Handle a 900 PSI water hose continually.
• Lift 10-50 lbs to include moving, lifting, and pushing machinery.
• Climb up and down ladders in a daily work schedule.
• Stoop and reach overhead (bending & twisting).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $22 - $1,500