Sanitation-Quality & Assurance Bluegrass Ingredients

Job Description

• 1) Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of plant.
• 2) Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors, and various non mechanized equipment.
• 3) Demonstrates the ability to operate equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, and vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner.
• 4) Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sizes, shapes, and weight of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to management.
• 5) Works independently, with no direct supervision in a high efficiency level.
• 6) Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• 7) Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• 8) Follows all applicable GMP’s for the area in which he/she is assigned. Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP’s, or when directed by a supervisor.
• 9) Responsible for identifying and addressing any food safety hazards or quality threats. If a food safety hazard or quality threat is identified, the employee is to notify their supervisor, a member of Quality, or a member of the Leadership Team. Employees are empowered to immediately address a food safety hazard or quality threat if they have the ability.
• 10) Responsible for attending all required safety and food safety training.
• 11) Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• 12) Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• 13) Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• 14) Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• 15) Removes product debris to trash.
• 16) Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) trained.
• 17) Supports and participates Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• 18) Mixes and handles chemical concentrates.
• 19) May perform other duties as required.

Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, climbing ladders and stairs, and carrying up to 85 pounds.

Environmental Demands:
Noise levels above 85 DBA. Hot and cold working conditions.

Job Hazards:
Caustics, acids, chlorine, ammonia, high pressure steam and water, hot equipment, trucks forklifts, conveyers, mechanical hazards, slick or wet floors, confined space entry, elevated work areas on platforms, and equipment above 10 feet.