Central Production Sanitation Associate

Full-Time

Closing Shift Availability

Ability to Work in Cold Storage Environment

$15.00 -$18.50 PER HOUR

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the Central Production Facility maintains strict standards of sanitation while limiting any cross contamination in production areas as products are produced. This person will be responsible to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across all areas of the facility including production areas, shipping and receiving areas, restrooms, breakrooms, and offices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established departmental policies and procedures
• Handle trash removal and disposal regularly throughout the day, including between production runs
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, floors, and stocked supplies
• Clean and disinfect breakroom areas, including tables, chairs, counters, microwaves, refrigerators, and sinks
• Perform routine and deep cleaning of production areas using proper cleaning chemicals and tools
• Ensure production areas and equipment are cleaned between products. Equipment can be cleaned in place or may require full breakdown done in the dish rooms.
• Operate sanitation equipment
• Complete required documentation such as allergen change over logs, chemical concentration logs, etc.
• Cleaning and handling of large equipment including blades, processing discs, hoses, etc.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable sanitation standards (e.g., OSHA, GMP, FDA if applicable)
• Complete daily sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation accurately
• Communicate any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors promptly
• Assists as needed to ensure the success of the store as a whole

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Consistent and daily interaction with facility associates

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Previous experience in sanitation, janitorial services, or facility cleaning is a plus
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused
• Ability to use good judgment and to make decisions
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, slippery and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, climb, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, bend, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking and bending throughout the entire work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.

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