Sanitation Team Member

Schedule: 10:00p-6:30a Monthly Rotating Schedule-as determined by Management
Work Location: 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010
Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $24.02 Per Hour + $1.00 Shift Differential

Duties and Responsibilities: 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management maydeemnecessary from time to time.

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Assistswith routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities.

• Ensures equipment is clean andfood safe.

• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Sanitation equipment. 

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:

• Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.

• Assistwithchemicalinventory control following FIFO practices.

• Communicate sanitation results to other teams within the plant.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies. 

• Maintain cleanliness andsanitation.

• Makes recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness. 

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

• Assistteam members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.

• Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.

• Assist with SOP development and training.

• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

• Prepareaccuratewritten documentation.

• Participate in 5S efforts.

• Assistin reviewing sanitation paperwork.

• Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.

• Act as 5S champion for area.

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation preferred.

• 18+ years of age.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

• Ability tooperate, troubleshoot, andadvise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability toidentifyand resolvequalityirregularities.

• Proficiencyin SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.

• Advanced levels requireproficiencyin MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Safety & Compliance:

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.

• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.

• Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.

Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers,supervisorsand others at the worksiteregardingwork matters, which are mostly conducted in English.  This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.

• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).

• Advanced levels lead projects,identifyskill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:

• Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands:  

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.

• Ability tolift upto 50lbsfrequently.

• Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.

• Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.

• Employeesmust wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.

• Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned

• Mustmaintaina clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issuesimmediatelyto management.