Janitor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Regular Full-Time Manual Labor AMERICAN FORK, UT, US

5 days ago Requisition

Job Title: Janitor

Department:Operations

Reports to:Sanitation Manager

Location: American Fork, Utah

Night Shift Sunday-Tuesday alternating every other Saturday 6pm-6am.

Job Summary: 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 meet regulatory requirements.

Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

• 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 cleaning tasks.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and departments, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform physical and mental work requirements of position.