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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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