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Entry
Level Food Safety Sanitor/Janitor - Topeka, KS
The J. M. Smucker Company
Job details
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job
Description
SUMMARY
Work in a variety of areas, in production and packaging,
to produce product for the company and support Food Safety/Sanitation
initiatives in the Topeka, KS facility. This position will be responsible for
contributing to the production of product and to maintain sanitation levels
as set by company standard and the Food Safety Plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow all
company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
- Produce high
quality products in a safe and healthful manner
- Assigned shift
attendance is required
- To work in all
areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes
operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over
machinery
- Ability to
work as part of a team
- Safety operate
powered industrial equipment and conduct daily safety inspections
- Emphasis on
sanitation/cleaning
- Requires
Knowledge of chemical application and lockout/tagout
- Clean and
sanitize food production areas using brooms, shovels, squeegees,
scrapers, cloths, vacuums, air-guns, foaming sprayers, mops and
necessary chemicals.
- Clean and
sanitize totes, brooms, shovels, and other equipment.
- Inspect and
fill footbaths, hand-soap, and hand-sanitizers.
- Clean floors
using floor scrubbers.
- Document
cleaning and sanitation task completion in the Master Cleaning and
Sanitation Schedules
- Janitorial
work as assigned, including cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, mopping, and
restocking supplies
- Maintain
forklift and floor jacks
- Other tasks as
required
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.
- Must be able
to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period
or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
- Must be able
to successfully handle and manage stress.
- Accustomed to
and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy
environment.
- Proven ability
to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong
problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A “can-do”
mindset and attitude is a must.
- Must be
flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload,
deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it
of the role.
- Consummate
team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact
positively, professionally and in cooperation with others.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High-school degree or equivalent is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are
required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
both oral and written instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities.
- While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and
lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the
time.
- The employee
must be able to work 8 or 12 hour shifts, with
the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as
business needs.
- The employees
must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and
should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
- The employee
must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
- The employee
must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
- The employee
must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
- The employee
must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent
basis.
SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Employee must have the ability to perform the essential
job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices
with or without a reasonable accommodation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environments characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hot in summer, cold in winter
The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate to high.
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