Sanitation Operator

A Sanitor performs functions that combine traditional custodial services with equipment specific cleaning requirements. Includes routine custodial services, in addition to major functional cleaning/sanitizing, and includes building and grounds of facility

• Arrives at work on or before scheduled start time to properly review duties for the day.
• Performs cleaning of equipment services using appropriate procedures and inspections and ensures that all guards removed are properly replaced after servicing.
• Performs all needed sanitary requirements of equipment, outside grounds, restroom facilities, and of trash compacting and removal from production areas.
• Accounts for all labor, operational supplies in an accurate and timely fashion; initiates and completes all necessary documentation to comply with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements.
• Responds to breakdown in a prompt and appropriate manner to minimize impact of non-sellable product that may cause interruption to the production functions.
• Sweeps, wipes, scrubs, vacuums, sanitizes, washes, and picks up as required to keep building, grounds, and equipment, clean and sanitary to provide an environment to produce wholesome food products meeting company, regulatory and customer standards.
• Properly wears personal protective equipment as required and provided by the company.  Wears appropriate uniform/clothing in accordance with GMP’s/company standards.
• Ensures safe and proper use of tools and equipment; ensures hand tools are free of defects; maintains neat and orderly work area, including proper storage/disposal of solvents, paints, and other cleaning chemicals in accordance with OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Maintains current knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
• Communicates/coordinates with other departments to ensure optimum, efficient utilization of non-running time to properly maintain company’s equipment.
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and other work rules; includes compliance with all regulatory mandates, such as lockout/tag out, electrical safety, confined spaces. 
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other members of the bakery team where needed (breakdowns, emergencies, etc.)
• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the SQF system.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3^rd party audits.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to comprehend label instructions, MSDS and other safety warnings and chemical mixing formulations.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation principles in a food processing facility, including knowledge of FDA, USDA, and EPA is preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Must have ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet bakery cleaning requirements.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and possess motor skills enabling mobility and quick reflexes, as well as dexterity in ceiling height areas.
• Must have visual/hearing ability sufficient to recognize or detect warning devices/signs.
• Must have ability to routinely lift 50#.

Barcel USA LLC is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training, and all other working.Bottom of Form