Plant Sanitation Worker I - Weekend Warrior PM

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we're on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you're passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job - it's a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under direct supervision of an assigned Manager or Director in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards
• Tasks and duties are associated with maintaining working areas in production departments of industrial chemical manufacturing environment in clean and orderly condition with the use of heavy manual and equipment operation

Tasks

• Arranges containers (such as boxes, bags and drums), material and industrial equipment in neat and orderly manner
• Clean lint, dust, oil and grease from machines, overhead pipes and other production areas using brushes, air hoses or steam cleaner; may clean screens, filter and processing equipment
• Clean floors using water hose vacuum, scrubber and other methods
• Picks up reusable scrap for salvage and stores in containers; may pick up refuse from plant grounds and maintain areas by cutting grass or shoveling snow
• May operate truck to transport materials and supplies within plant
• May start pumps to force cleaning solution and/or lubricants through production machinery
• Clean equipment on request by manager to maintain clean environment to ensure no cross contamination
• Any other tasks deemed necessary by Management for the betterment of Jost operations

Specifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Must have janitorial or plant sanitation experience

• Knowledge of:

• Basic levels mathematics and English comprehension

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to perform duties assigned

• Basic knowledge and sanitation equipment and practices

• Ability to:

• Work in extreme cold and hot (120 F) environment

• Comprehend oral and written English instruction

• Lift 55 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner

• Follow established policies and procedures

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees

• Learn new tasks quickly

• Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility

• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs

• Pass pre-employment physical with drug screen and physical capabilities test

Saturday and Sunday 6:30pm - 7:00am plus one additional day during the week