Environmental Cleaner

Job Responsibilities

• Safely follow all SSOP provide for task at hand.

• Responsible for the cleaning of interior and exterior of the plant during all weather conditions.

• Interior tasks will include the cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings, air vents, lights, overhead piping, and exterior surfaces of equipment used in the preparation/packaging/transferring of product.

• Perform emergency response activity including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, and tank cleaning.

• Perform cleaning at elevations including working from ladders, scissor lifts, and scaffolding.

• Responsible for the removal of trash in dumpster style containers with forklifts, and the cleaning of those containers.

• Perform cleaning utilizing a COP tank.

• Empty all trash cans, clean receptacles and replace liners.

• Responsible cleaning the compactor shroud

• Maintain chemical cages in an organized and safe manner.

• Maintain inventories & stock supplies.

• Perform chemical titrations.

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of sanitation practices, HACCP principals, chemical usages and application in a food environment to drive process improvements.

• Participate in Gehl trainings, meetings, and team building.

• Document all completed tasks on a Master Sanitation Schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong detail orientation and organizational abilities
• Ability to work with strong chemicals
• Ability to work effectively under time restraints and limited supervision
• Ability to communicate and take direction in the English language
• Able to work up to 10 hours and weekends
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity

Preferred Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent Diploma.
• 1 year of cleaning experience.
• Principles and practices of sanitation in a food processing plant.
• Previous chemical knowledge and experience helpful.