WAREHOUSE SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Warehouse Sanitation Technician

November 2023

Supervisor’s Title: Warehouse Manager Reports to: Warehouse Manager Department: Warehouse Exempt Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly Work Schedule: Shift Work

Job Summary

Sanitation Technician supports production by working to ensure that all cold storage and dry warehouse are neat, clean, sanitary, free from clutter, and safe.

Essential Functions

• Maintains Cold and Dry warehouse cleanliness.
• Maintains office, breakroom and bathroom cleanliness.
• Duties include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning and sanitizing warehouse, cleaning and sanitizing handwashing sinks, dusting horizontal surfaces; cleaning windows; stocking supplies; and collection and disposal of trash. Clean up broken wood and clean warehouses equipment.
• Notifies management of any maintenance issues or issues with cleaning facilities.
• Participate in inventory control by keeping inventory counts and stocking storage closets as supplies come into facility.
• Replenishes supplies in break rooms, handwashing stations, and hygiene rooms.
• Must report safety, food safety, quality, sustainability and housekeeping problems to direct supervisor immediately.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Schedule will be Monday-Friday, some overtime may be required.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to appropriate manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining the Environmental Cleaning Program and cleanliness of the floor drains, walls and floors.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.

Qualifications

• Prefer custodial experience.
• Prefer high school diploma or GED from accredited institution.
• Knowledge of inventory control fundamentals.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing hygiene protocols and GMPs.
• English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak.
• Ability to record data into computer systems as required.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activity to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Physical Requirements:

• Physical effort is regularly required.
• Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing.
• Frequently involves lifting more than 50 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

• Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise.
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients.

A-Shift (days)