About the position
The Sanitation Graveyard position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in various areas of the facility during the graveyard shift. The role requires the employee to follow a cleaning schedule efficiently, ensuring that all tasks are completed to meet the expected minimum standards. The janitor will work with minimal supervision, demonstrating the ability to manage time and tasks effectively. Key responsibilities include picking up fruit from the floors in designated areas such as under stemmers, line 8, dryer areas, parabolic screen areas, and the waste room. The employee will also be tasked with cleaning the Elbiscan room, which involves shoveling fruit off the floor into pans or the waste chute and washing the floor afterward. Additionally, the janitor will need to address any plug-ups on the various lines, empty trash cans into bins, and clean equipment and work areas at the end of production to ensure compliance with Sun-Maid and USDA cleanliness standards. Proper operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment are essential, and the employee must use cleaning supplies according to the manufacturer's instructions. Other duties may be assigned as needed, requiring flexibility and adaptability in the role. The working conditions necessitate wearing safety gear, including eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and a wet suit, as the work environment is often wet and exposed to outside elements.
Responsibilities
- Completes expected volume of work by following the cleaning schedule, being efficient and meeting expected minimum standards.
- Works with minimum supervision.
- Pick up fruit on the floors under stemmers, line 8, dryer areas, parabolic screen areas, waste room and other areas as needed.
- Clean the Elbiscan room, shoveling fruit off the floor and into pans or the waste chute, then washing the floor.
- Clean plug-ups on the various lines.
- Empty trash cans into bins.
- Clean equipment/work areas at end of production to meet Sun-maid and USDA standards for cleanliness.
- Operate and maintain equipment properly by following directions.
- Use cleaning supplies according to manufacturers instructions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, read, and write to read directions, labels, safety signs, and related materials.
- Ability to climb ladders on all decks.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds.
- Ability to carry pans of fruit up to 50 lbs a distance of 3 to 10 feet.
- Ability to pull, drag, and carry 1” hose.
- Ability to rake and shovel fruit.
- Ability to handle heights.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience in the sanitation department.
