Sanitation Porter- 1st Shift Job Nashville area,Tennessee USA,Manufacturing / Production

Sanitation Porter- 1st Shift

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.

At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX;
Decatur and Quincy, IL;
Englewood, NJ;
Hillside, NJ;
Fresno, CA;
Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness reimbursement
College tuition reimbursement
401(k) Match up to 5%
Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

The Sanitation Porter will be responsible for keeping working areas in the production department in a clean and orderly condition. This operation is to be performed to keep safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the plant's food safety culture and complying with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements applicable to the position.

Clean and sanitize production floors in accordance with facility cleaning schedules.

Remove trash and food waste from designated areas; ensure waste is disposed of properly.

Sweep, mop, scrub floors; operate floor-cleaning equipment as required.

Maintain cleanliness of loading docks and entryways.

Assist with cleaning production areas needed.

Follow proper chemical handling procedures and maintain accurate chemical usage logs.

Ensure compliance with GMPs and all company safety policies.

Report maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to management immediately.

Support special cleaning projects during plant shutdowns or as directed.

Adapts to shifting priorities and assists wherever needed to meet company goals

Qualifications

Qualifications

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ year of experience in janitorial, sanitation, or facility maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Knowledge of basic cleaning and sanitation practices
Understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
Ability to read and follow safety instructions and cleaning schedules.
Strong attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Additional Information

Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Rate is $20.24

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.