Sanitation Operator - 2nd Shift

Turkey Hill - Searcy
Searcy, AR 72143, USA

Come check out Turkey Hill!–

We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We opened in Searcy, Arkansas in 2020! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

Hours for this position are 12:00pm-10:30pm.

The Sanitation Operator makes an impact by -

• Disassemble clean, sanitize and assemble all equipment associated with the manufacture of mixes and ice cream products in accordance to all applicable SSOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Monitor CIP and COP Unit outputs and make required adjustments to chemical concentrations, heat and flow rates to maintain cleaning specifications.
• Responsible for cleaning the production environment and peripheral areas.
• Works closely with machine operators to evaluate proper cleaning and food safe conditions of equipment.
• Maintain activities consistent with the Sanitation Manual and sanitation procedures as a part of the overall quality system.
• Perform cleaning verification as require through visual, chemical and ATP swabbing as a part of the sanitation process.
• Tasks include housekeeping, general sanitation and product quality assessment responsibilities throughout the sanitation process.
• Read labels on chemicals and cleaning agents to understand their use.
• Understand MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) to learn about chemicals used including first aid and safety.
• Ensure department records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain the integrity of the quality system.
• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Exhibit continuity to the site supporting corporate and local management policies.
• Keep management informed of developments as they occur.
• Be engaged in the day-to-day running of the business by performing tasks beyond normal/baseline job responsibilities, participating in team or business improvement meetings and initiatives positioned toward improving business results.

You could be a great fit if you have these things -

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Physical Demands -

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits –

• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream and beverages!

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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