Sanitation​/Janitor

Job Title: Sanitation Janitor Team Member

Department: Operations

Reports to: Sanitation Manager

Location: American Fork, Utah

Shift: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 4:00pm-3:00am

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of production rooms, warehouse, and office areas in a food manufacturing environment. This includes adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meeting the stringent cleaning requirements set forth by the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments, as well as third-party inspections. Work under the direction of the Team Lead and Supervisor to ensure all cleaning tasks are performed to regulatory requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

• Clean and sanitize production rooms.
• Perform daily janitorial tasks, such as restrooms, breakrooms, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow standard work instructions with a positive attitude and a collaborative mindset.
• Follow specific SOPs to complete room and equipment cleaning.
• Pass cleaning tests and fulfill all cleaning requirements mandated by the Quality Assurance Department, Sanitation Department, and third-party inspections.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with chemicals used for cleaning food equipment, ensuring proper usage and adherence to instructions.
• Mix and dilute chemicals accurately to the intended mixing ratio, using a titration kit to test chemical strength.
• Work in accordance with SQF (Safe Quality Food), PCQI, or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) rules and regulations.
• Perform and document routine inspection and sanitation activities.
• Communicate with management of deficiencies, equipment issues, or needs for repairs.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Comply with the Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHS&S) policies and applicable regulatory and company EHS&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact on the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EHS&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EHS&S practices.
• Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry food safety, quality, & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
• Adheres to and ensures GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Adheres to and ensures Thrives food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-month experience in a related field, quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,…