Sanitation Worker III - Full-time

Summary of Position:
The Sanitation Worker III is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the plant. This role involves cleaning general plant areas and equipment, removing refuse, and leading large-scale cleaning projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning duties in general plant areas and on equipment, including refuse removal.
• Operate machinery such as floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, wash cabinets, cop tanks, walkers, walker stackers, electric pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and forklifts (stand-up and sit-down).
• Utilize tools such as brooms, brushes, spray bottles, mops, squeegees, water guns, air guns, and vacuums.
• Use industrial-strength cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers to clean factory equipment and plant areas, including assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Maintain safety awareness, monitor surroundings, and train team members on occupational hazards.
• Complete log records of tasks performed.
• Lead large cleaning projects such as allergen/kosher cleaning, caustic boil-outs, and deep cleaning with Cold Jet. Provide technical assistance for on-shift cleaning when conducted by non-sanitation personnel.
• Ensure work area is clean before leaving for the day.
• Follow all food safety and quality standards, including GMP, allergen controls, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Document and maintain preventative controls for food safety and quality.
• Report all food safety and quality issues immediately to management.
• Collaborate with team members and share knowledge across functional areas.
• Support safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting hazards, and conducting safety observations.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1–3 years of sanitation or equivalent work experience required.
• Licenses: Level III Power Equipment License (JBSS issued).
• Skills:
  • Basic math skills.
  • Good manual dexterity and vision.
  • Ability to safely operate Cold Jet equipment.
  • Proficient in using industrial cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers.

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here:  https://jbssinc.com/careers/