Sanitation Worker- Night Shift Job Newport area,Rhode Island USA,Manufacturing / Production

Sanitation Worker
- Night Shift

Department: Newport Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newport

Reporting To: Salyna Nunnelee

Compensation: $17.63 / hour

Description

Sanitation Worker at Pacific Seafood is a key role on the production team supporting efforts to maintain a high level of food safety and product quality through cleaning and sanitation of food processing equipment, utensils, and facility. This position involves cleaning, sanitation, and maintaining safety and is ideal for someone who is meticulous, clean, and works well independently.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning and Sanitation:

Maintain cleaning and sanitation following the company’s Master Sanitation Program.
Clean and sanitize processing walls, floor, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning agents.
Remove debris from processing area.
Verify adequacy of cleaning and sanitation performed on areas and equipment.

Safety and Compliance:

Maintain plant safety by properly using sanitation tools and testing when applicable.
Communicate chemical supply levels to management.
Observe and record facility conditions to ensure all areas are within company and regulatory specifications.
Document actions taken in response to unsatisfactory observations on equipment, utensils, and/or process area conditions.

Maintenance and Support:

Maintain and proper use of equipment.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Provide backup support for other duties as needed.
Become certified as an electric pallet jack and forklift operator.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience

Required
- None
Preferred
- Experience with usage of sanitation tools and chemicals, food safety, and safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks.

Physical Requirements

Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
Capable of solving simple math equations uses units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Working Conditions

Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
Large, specialized equipment
Large moving equipment
High noise level
Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
Exposure to hazardous material
Wet environment
Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
Well-illuminated environment
Scents related to the production facility

Benefits

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
Paid time off for all regular FT team members, including sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
Employee Assistance Program—Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
Product purchase program.

PACIFIC SEAFOOD is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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