Position Summary: The Sanitation Department Attendant is responsible for cleaning all areas of the Buckner facility, to include mechanically assembling and disassembling machines & equipment and daily sanitation. Additional responsibilities include adherence to Sanitation, Safety, and GMP Standards.
This position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor. In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Sanitation Associate

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintains the production facility of the Plant in a manner consistent with all companies, customers, and governmental policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.• Maintains working knowledge of machines and cook areas pertaining to Sanitation.• Responsible for cleaning production lines, including all equipment, machines, conveyor belts• Responsible for cleaning accompanying areas to productions such as floors, drains, and walls. Cleans overhead fixtures, fans, vents, and heating units as determined by the Master Sanitation Schedule or as needed.• Understands the use of each cleaning agent utilized, When to use these cleaning agents and the proper use of these chemicals.• Safely operates necessary equipment to meet the needs of the assigned task, such as floor scrubbers, scissor lift, skyjack, forklift, process equipment, cleaning tools.• Completes all paperwork timely and accurately.• Remains current on all required training to include Computer Based Training and job validation training• Follow the Company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, and Code of Ethics.• All other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Good verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to various levels of the organization• Self-starter with flexibility to meet challenging priorities.• The ability to prioritize tasks, pay attention to details, and function well in a high-paced environment.• Perform basic math calculations quickly and accurately.• Validation on position required after initial training.• Able to work mandatory overtime, including weekdays and Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.• Works independently as well as effectively in a team environment.

Education & Experience:

• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.• Regularly lift and/or move up to 60lbs and occasionally lift and/or move in greater than 65lbs.• Must be able to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.• Good hand/eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.• Must be able to read, perform accurate math functions, understand, and abide by Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.