ARI-SANITATION

Sanitation Operator

Position Summary

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the physical plant and equipment, including, but not limited to, building structures, walls, doors, overhead piping, floors, rails, cabinet tops, and exterior areas.

This role includes operating a sit-down forklift to perform trash removal responsibilities.

The Sanitation Operator is also responsible for assisting with the routine sanitation of production equipment, trash disposal, and other activities as requested.

Job Accountabilities

• Understand and follow the Daily and Master Sanitation Schedules.

• Clean walls, floors, overhead pipes, and drains using established procedures.

• Maintain cleaning records documenting frequency, duration, temperature, concentration, and the use of the final sanitizing product.

• Clean all plant areas exposed to human contact to prevent cross-contamination, including rails, doors, door handles, machine guards, tables, chairs, and other applicable surfaces.

• Assist with cleaning, removing, and emptying trash containers throughout the plant to prevent potential sources of contamination.

• Clean rice spills from floors, other waste from production lines, and foreign contaminants such as dust and water leaks using approved methods.

• Report any condition or behavior that could potentially contaminate the plant, equipment, or products to Management and follow up until corrective action is taken.

• Coordinate cleaning activities with Maintenance and Production following interventions involving production machinery.

• During production line equipment sanitation, clean floors, walls, rails, doors, and other areas as specified in standard operating procedures.

• Monitor pest control devices to ensure they are properly installed and functioning. Identify and attempt to correct deficiencies involving doors, screens, insect light traps (ILTs), rodent traps, and related equipment. Report deficiencies to Management when corrective action cannot be completed.

• Follow all safety procedures and participate in required safety training. Maintain the safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Immediately report injuries, accidents, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Monitor and correct GMP violations within assigned areas.

• Follow all Company policies and procedures.

• Work overtime and accommodate schedule adjustments as required by plant needs and operations, as determined by the Department Manager.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of up to 30 feet.

• Knowledge of the safe use of high-pressure washing equipment and chemicals used for foaming and sanitizing.

• Instruction in the operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.

• Experience working with and commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work in hot environments with temperatures reaching up to 110°F.

• Training in the proper use of fall prevention and protection equipment, including, but not limited to, safety harnesses.

• Ability to operate a floor scrubber.

• Minimum of two years of sit-down forklift experience required.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience in food manufacturing within a fast-paced environment is desirable.

• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with all GMP guidelines.