Sanitation 3rd Shift (Fri-Sun)

- Entry Level

Horse Cave, KY

Food Manufacturing

About the position

T. Marzetti Company, a subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, is seeking to hire team members for the position of Sanitation at the Sister Schubert's Horse Cave Campus. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean and sanitized environment within the plant, ensuring that all production machinery and equipment are thoroughly cleaned daily. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $25.09 and requires working shifts from Friday to Sunday, 8 PM to 8 AM. The facility is climate-controlled, providing a comfortable working environment. The Sanitation team member will coordinate daily tasks for other Sanitors and provide training as necessary, contributing to the company's journey towards operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Practices & promotes integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Ensures completion of Sanitation responsibilities daily according to Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Correctly washes and sanitizes all processing equipment, pumps, blenders and transfer lines or machine blocks, hoppers, feed tubes & hoses.
• Cleans entire processing work station including tables, conveyor chains, floors, walls, air filter hoses and dust collectors, drop cards, air and electric drops, check weighers, scales and wall mounted items such as fire extinguishers, sinks, soap and paper towel dispensers.
• Breaks down, cleans and sanitizes all filling equipment including but not limited to hoppers, feed tubes, vibrator feeders, drop tubes, filler hoppers, augers.
• Properly operates CIP sanitizing equipment.
• Cleans debris and refuse from interior & exterior of plant and empties and cleans all trash receptacles in plant.
• Washes plastic curtains in processing rooms and production areas.
• Occasionally operates forklift and pallet jackets following successful attainment of TMHC forklift certification.
• Bales residual corrugated and stacks pallet and barrels from current and previous shifts.
• Cleans all restroom facilities.
• Washes all floors by using floor scrubbers, vacuums, air hoses and mops.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Code of Safe Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties / responsibilities as assigned by Management.
• Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of Sanitation with chemical usage experience required, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior machine operating experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior Leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively - verbally & written - to and work well with Team Members, Management, Customers & Vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of manufacturing equipment operation and good math skills are required.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.