Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Sanitation Associate is responsible for ensuring that sanitation is compliant with company standards and policies.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Cleans and sanitizes the production lines in LIP1, LIP2, and LINP.
Cleans and sanitizes the general plant according to Master Sanitation Schedule
Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing
Ensures that working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination
Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department specific cleaning form,
Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards, etc.) and takes to be cleaned and sanitized - reassembles once cleaned
Ensures internal drains are clean and working
Maintains plant cleanliness ( i.e., waste receptacles, carts, plastic pallets)
Maintains Parts cleaning rooms - including parts organization, cleaning supplies, brushes, buckets, floor squeegees.
Cleans other plant areas per master sanitation schedule - nonproduction areas
Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift to access or move equipment
Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery
Performs other assigned duties as required
SAFETY
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all other food safety requirements
Performs Lock-Out Tag-Out per posted procedures to ensure machinery is safe to work on
Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling
May be certified in the use of the motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Forklift
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Demonstrate ability to understand and take directions
One year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
One- to three-year working experience in Sanitation
Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations
Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to question
Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyones efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team's performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to the hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time
Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; working longer hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed
Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently or in teams and when to involve the Team Leader or Supervisor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, stand and walk about the facility.
Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds - boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins, machine parts, belts - ask for help for lifting heavier items
Ability to operate powered equipment.
Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs..
Ability to work on concrete floors in a cool, wet and damp environment.
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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