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.

Starting Pay

Entry-level sanitation positions start at $18.00.

Advancement Opportunities

Career development is part of our commitment to our employees. Sanitation employees have the opportunity to earn promotions and raises as they level up their skills and core competencies. Advanced Sanitation positions pay $21.50 to $24.00 per hour.

$500 New Hire Bonus!

$150 bonus after working your first 40 hours

$150 bonus after working 160 hours

$200 bonus after working 480 hours

Other Benefits

Employees of AK Crust enjoy a generous range of benefits and amazing workplace perks. See the Careers Page at AKCrust.com for more information about Company benefits.

Shifts & Locations

Positions are 1st shift, full time, with some weekends required. Immediate openings will vary based on current staffing needs at these work site locations:

606 S. Fisk Street (West side)

3050 Walker Drive (East side)

1326 Cornell Road (Howard industrial park)

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:

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

Zero Tolerance Drug Free, Alcohol Free Workplace. Applicants must be drug-free and able to pass a pre-employment drug test upon conditional job offer.