Plant Services & Sanitation Cleaner

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisors and Facility Manager, the Plant Services and Sanitation will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

Hourly wage : $21.06 - $23.89

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required
• Willingness and ability to work on any crew and Plant
• Physical ability to do the job
• Successful completion of OCU training and qualification
• Ability to successfully complete forklift training/JLG
• Ability to take direction and work with little supervision.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in small spaces; cannot have fear of heights or claustrophobia.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 lbs., or more with assistance
• Successful completion of OCU training and qualification
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation procedures
• Ability to successfully complete forklift training - JLG/Skid Steer/Boom Lifts
• Ability to take direction and work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated computer skills (MS Excel/Access is a must, JD Edwards preferred)
• Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment, floors and other required areas in all departments on a daily basis, as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor, to Irving Standards.
• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly condition that meets all GMPs and the Irving Standards for Housekeeping.
• Operate cleaning machinery (e.g. floor scrubber, vacuum, walk behind scrubber etc.): use HPHW, LPHW, LPCW hoses; and use cleaning chemicals in the performance of duties as required.
• Adhere to all safe work/safe operating procedures and chemical safety procedures.
• Participate in all OCUs.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the proper chemical training.
• Perform all other related duties as required.
• Move and set up High Pressure boiler units.
• Unload chemical, record and place up in the front end for storage.
• Set up chemicals in both Chemical rooms, monitor both rooms, keep them clean and insure chemicals are in place for OCUs.
• Replace or rebuild Chemical air pumps in chemical rooms and portable carts.
• Mix both Alcohol and Atlantic 12 for both Plants monitor, maintain and record.
• Fill Atlantic 12 drums and maintain for Starch systems both plants
• Keep both Defoamer systems supplied with Defoamer and record.
• Clean and maintain waste rooms and Oil separation equipment.
• Snow removal in both plants i.e. keep walkways clear and salted, shipping docks cleaned, clear emergency exits, doors, Fire hydrants, Pump houses, and valve rooms cleared.
• Operation of Skid steer, Forklifts, Scissor lifts and Boom lifts,
• Perform all other related duties as required.
• Pump out oil into tankers in both plants and load used oil into Plants
• Responsible for defrosting frozen products and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility, including floors and sinks.