Job Purpose Summary:
The Sanitation Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Sanitation Supervisor. The Sanitation Operator is accountable and responsible for plant sanitation and cleanliness to maintain quality control and protection of product, ensuring departmental safety, environmental controls and development and training of sanitation employees.
Food Safety Policy:
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained, including but not limited to:
proper storage of tools, hoses, cleanliness of work area, and proper wear of all personal protective equipment, immediately contain and report any spills or unsafe conditions
Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift
Review and fill out master sanitation sheets (MSS) after completing assigned tasks
Communicate with management at any hour during emergency situations
Interacting regularly with peers & management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
Perform daily safety equipment checks as required
Complete all required safety trainings
Ensure sanitation operations are performed in accordance with approved procedures and company policy
Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and forms
Communicate with other shifts and supervisors/leaders
Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of operations and the Plant Manager
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for all employees and visitors
Other duties as directed or required
Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Ability to follow policies & procedures
Demonstrated ability to work in a team & safety environment
Position Requirements:
Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
Able to work in all weather conditions
Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as needed
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
