SANITATION CREW MEMBER

Job Description

Description:

Keeping our facilities clean and sanitized is critical to our success in the food industry. The Sanitation Department plays an essential part in our Food Safety and Food Defense program.

Safeguarding our customers through superior sanitation. AK Crust takes a "clean in place" approach. All food production equipment is washed by hand - soaped, rinsed, and sanitized to the highest standards. Our sanitation program is designed to meet or exceed all customer audits as well as stringent FDA and SQF requirements.

Shifts & Locations

Positions are 3rd shift, full time, with some weekends required.

Job Duties

Sanitation follows a Master Cleaning Schedule which includes regularly:

Washing and sanitizing all food-contact surfaces: soaping, wiping, scraping, rinsing

Use of power hose and air hose to remove debris and rinse

Sweeping and mopping

Operating floor scrubber equipment

Using ladders and scissors lifts to clean at heights

Thorough facilities cleaning: windows, walls, ceilings, fixturesRequirements:

Essential Job Requirements

Some industrial sanitation experience is helpful but training is provided

High school diploma or GED is a plus

Ability to read labels and safety instructions on cleaning chemicals

Ability to work with industrial cleaning chemicals (safety training, PPE provided)

Excellent attendance

Physical demands. Requires the ability to perform fast-paced manual labor including:

Standing and walking, 8+ hours per day

Constant bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, repetitive wrist and hand motion

Frequent overhead reaching

Frequent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds, possible lifting up to 50 pounds

Kneeling, crouching, crawling as needed

Ability to climb stairs, step stools, step ladders

Ability to work at heights on scissors lift

Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity

Temperatures: Baked lines and frozen lines experience warmer / cooler temperatures

Dress code: Sanitation PPE is provided and required. GMP's required in the plant. Hairnets, beard nets, and uniforms are worn. No watches, jewelry, piercings, false fingernails or nail polish permitted. No dresses, skirts, shorts, capris, or pants with holes. New slip-resistant footwear is required; voucher provided for purchase of shoes.

Language skills: Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions and to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups

Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential in keeping with our culture of respect