Tribe Mediterranean Foods is hiring: Sanitation Associate - 3rd Shift in Taunton

Tribe Mediterranean is seeking Sanitation Associates to join our team!

3rd Shift: 8PM - 4:30AM

Job Purpose:

The sanitation team cleans all equipment and infrastructure in a thorough and efficient manner, with an emphasis on strictly adhering to Tribe Mediterranean Foods safety rules and procedures. Dismantles, dry-cleans, wet-cleans, inspects and reassembles machines and equipment as directed while protecting equipment during cleaning and safely handle all chemicals used in the process.

Responsibilities:

- Disassemble plant equipment and protect sensitive equipment from damage during sanitation process.

- Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) in order to clean equipment and facility at a microbiological level.

- Follow Master Sanitation Schedule.

- Improve sanitation process by reducing use of resources (i.e. water, wastewater, chemicals and labor) whenever possible.

- Implement corrective actions for periodic equipment maintenance (PEM)/spoilage and process cleaning issues as directed by plant sanitarian.

- Undergo training process for the process of incorporating basic preventative maintenance (PM) duties into sanitation procedures.

- Assist with plant's pest control program.

- Assist with customer plant audits as needed.

- Ensure security of all sanitation chemicals located on premises by limiting access and monitoring/preventing leaks, spills, etc.

- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.

- Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.

- Follow safety rules and procedures.

- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Education: High school or equivalent (GED) preferred.

- Experience: None required; experience in sanitation or food manufacturing operations preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Able to read and comprehend printed and electronic information.

- Know how to operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.

- Possess strong attention to detail.

- Able to work well with others in a team environment.

- Able to follow directions.

- Able to follow safety procedures.

Training Requirements:

- General Safety.

- Quality System Awareness.

Physical Demands:

Physical requirements are consistent with industrial sanitation positions, including but not limited to standing for long periods of time, moderate lifting (2 to 50 lbs.) required throughout the day and possessing adequate trunk and arm/hand strength to perform duties and responsibilities. Must possess static strength to lift, push, and pull objects as needed, as well as manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Some departments are colder temperatures between 30°ree;and 40°ree; F. Safety wear is required, including hairnet, hearing protection, steel toe boots, coats, rain suits, and other necessary equipment may be required between plants.