Sanitation Operator – 3rd Shift – Zeeland, MI

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*** Benefits Effective Day 1!
*** This position starts at $
** 22.80**/hour (with $1/hour shift premium for 3rd shift positions).  
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* Position Summary:

** The Sanitarian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the plant in accordance with the Master Cleaning Schedule. Sanitarian Worker will be required to disassemble/reassemble equipment and machinery prior to cleaning, use hazardous chemicals on daily basis, use high pressure sprayer to clean equipment, perform dry pick-up of all inedible material on machines and floors, and complete any additional tasks deemed necessary to complete sanitation process.

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* Job Description:

*** Maintain cleanliness of plant in accordance with Master Cleaning Schedule per SSOP’s
* Must complete all required cleaning logs
* Must be capable of disassembling and reassembling the equipment
* Proficiency in reading and writing; ability to complete on-the-job paperwork and effectively communicate across all management levels
* Work with various chemicals / cleaning agents in a safe manner following all applicable safety guidelines and procedures.
* Be able to use high pressure water hose and high-pressure air wand in cleaning
* Responsible for the maintenance of high pressure air, water hoses, drop stations and water guns
* Responsible for changing socks/filters on schedule and maintaining the bag house door seals
* Must be able to work every Sunday and occasional holidays.
* Must be able to work a variable schedule and be able to work up to 12 hours in one shift
* Communicate with various departments on a regular basis
* Must be willing to work outside on occasion
* Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
* Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
* Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor
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* Physical Requirements:

** The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs
* The Team Member will stand, walk, bend, squat, stretch, climb, push, pull and reach as required in all areas
* The Team Member will stand 8-12 hours on hard floors
* The Team Member will perform repetitive motions as required in many areas
* The Team Member will work in a cold environment in the mid 30 degrees Fahrenheit
* The Team Member will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and extreme weather conditions
* The Team Member will be occasionally exposed to high precarious places; confined spaces, extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration
* The Team Member will consistently be walking/standing on concrete floors and exposed to wet/slippery surfaces for long/extended periods of time
* The Team Member and a damp environment