What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Utility position at The J.M. Smucker Company?
Your Opportunity as Sanitation Utility (Full-time)
As a part of the Sanitation Team, you are responsible for several bakery manufacturing activities. As a utility 1 worker, you must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, be able to communicate and work effectively in a team structure and be flexible in work assignments within the sanitation utility category. The assignments are as follows: Pan Setter, Feeder, Packer/Carton, Packer/Cases, Shipping Stacker, Handler, Sanitor, Receiver, Palletizer. You must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions, safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. You will be a part of the Food Defense Team.
Location: Emporia, KS - Hostess Manufacturing Plant
Work Arrangements: 1st , 2nd, & 3rd shift, 8-hour shift (OT required), set scheduled days
In this role you will:
- Adheres to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA, state/local, federal, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment to project the safety and health of others.
- May clean floors, lights, walls, windows, ceilings, restrooms, breakroom, coolers, wash rack, equipment, e.g., mixer, oven, hand truck, in various areas of the bakery.
- Properly cleans and maintains housekeeping equipment.
- Follows procedures for storage and disposal of trash and transports it to designated areas.
- Clean and sanitize one (1) line of equipment and environment pre- and post-production.
- Clean and police grounds.
- Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager as soon as possible.
- Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
- Work safely; follow proper lock out/tag out procedure where applicable.
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc.
- Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
- May perform other duties not listed.
Tools and Equipment. All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
- Ability to work night shift.
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Sanitation knowledge, skills, and capabilities.
- Previous safety training.
- Prior food industry experience a plus.
- Familiarity with bakery equipment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Work Environment
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May push and pull trash carts, dough carts weighing heavy amounts, portable equipment and catch pans weighing heavy amounts.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May require use of equipment requiring certification before use. Please see current job safety analysis.
Learn more about working at Smucker:
- Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
- Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
- Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
