Sanitation Team Member

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Full Time Manual Labor Wittenberg, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition

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Title:

Sanitation Team Member

Market

Title:

Sanitation

Status: Regular Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats, Inc
., is widely known and honored by culinary experts and chefs for the superb quality and rich, smoky flavor of our Applewood smoked bacon, ham, poultry, sausage, and other premium quality specialty meats. We are also known as one of the premier employers in the Central Wisconsin.

The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for disassembly, cleaning, reassembly and sanitizing of meat processing equipment. They will ensure proper industrial cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment, machines, and facilities per the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures to meet mandatory sanitation requirements. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines as mandated by the company.

This is a full time, 2nd shift position.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Frequently lift/move sanitation hoses, equipment parts, and product containers weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Perform various cleaning and scrubbing tasks while standing, crouching, lying, kneeling, and crawling.
• Perform various overhead cleaning and scrubbing tasks while working on a step ladder or in a scissors lift.
• Complete all documentation, communication, and record-keeping requirements accurately, on time and in a professional manner.
• Inspect sanitation work and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on-time start of plant production and equipment.
• Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the self or any other person (i.e., Lock out tag out, Confined space cleaning, etc.)
• Abide by Plant sanitation programs and ensure compliance with Company standards as stated in the QA and Sanitation Manuals and Company directives
• Adhere to and assist in training and instructing employees regarding sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs and objectives
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Weekend work may be necessary on occasion to complete periodic equipment or infrastructure cleaning.

Skills:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness.
• Time management and reliability.
• Ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Problem-solving and communication skills

Qualifications and

Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Prior related experience and/or training

NUESKE’S CULTURE ELEMENTS:

At Nueske’s, we share a few basic Culture Elements. By design, they are simple and straightforward and provide the foundation for how we do business and treat each other.

• Communicate Effectively
• Be Caring
• Be Engaged
• Be Quality Minded
• Be Responsible
• Share the Why

Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment…