GENERAL PURPOSE
Guarantee proper sanitizing of production area and equipment. Maintain a safe, quality, and sanitary plant operation while adhering to all sanitation guidelines and following all established procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform cleaning procedures required by the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other required duties to maintain assigned areas and equipment sanitary and clean
· Clean floor drains, hand wash sinks, overheads, production trash cans, equipment ledges, etc.
· Complete work orders and logs accurately and in a timely manner
· Ensure all chemical containers have proper and legible labels on them
· Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE) used for cleaning and report or replace any damaged equipment
· Complete special cleaning projects
· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or equivalent
· 1 to 3 years of sanitation or related experience
· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Knowledge of plant operations
· Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
· Able to effectively work in a team environment
· Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
· Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
· Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
· Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
· Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
· Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
