GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for cleaning all production equipment and floor surfaces after shut down and prior to startup of daily production.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Use water and chemicals to hose and clean all production equipment and floor surfaces
• Disassemble and reassemble conveyors, equipment, and machinery for cleaning
• Remove and replace floor drains and grates
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor

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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a food processing facility is desired, but not required. Willing to train.

• SKILLS: Good oral communication skills required.

• ADDITIONAL: Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

INTERNAL: Supervisor, Lead, Quality Assurance

EXTERNAL:  Auditors

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

HS Diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks

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EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

N/A

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors are wet.  Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment.  Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted up to ¾ of the workday, and 6 lbs overhead as job demands.  Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.  Moving machinery, including conveyor and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area.

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED

N/A

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

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Ability to work night shift; overtime as needed. Some weekends are required.

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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a food processing facility is desired, but not required. Willing to train.
• Good oral communication skills required.
• Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment.
• Required to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a food processing facility is desired, but not required. Willing to train.
• HS Diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

• Previous experience in a food processing facility is desired, but not required. Willing to train.
• Good oral communication skills required.
• Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment.
• Required to work independently and with limited supervision.
• Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/ procedures.