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Riviana Foods

Sanitation Operator

Riviana Foods, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544


RTS Sanitation Laborer - $21.17 - 21.67, FT (a minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in a high speed manufacturing operation)

The RTS Sanitation Laborer contributes to the RTS Operation by maintaining the cleanliness of the physical plant and equipment, including, but not limited to, the building structure, the walls, doors, overhead piping, floors, rails, top of cabinets, exterior, etc. Role includes driving a sitdown forklift to carry out responsibilities of trash removal.

This role is also responsible for assisting the regular sanitation of production equipment, trash disposal and other activities as requested by the RTS Management Group.

Job Accountability:Understands and follows the Daily and Master Sanitation ScheduleCleans walls, floors, overhead pipes and drains within RTS per Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using established proceduresMaintains cleaning records indicating frequency, duration, temperature, concentration and use of final sanitizing productCleans all areas in the RTS plant that are exposed to human contact to avoid cross contamination such as: rails, doors, door handles, machine guards, tables, chairs, and any other surface in this categoryHelps clean, remove and empty all trash containers in the different areas of the RTS plant making sure they don't become a source of contamination

Must have at least 2 years sit-down forklift experience.

Cleans rice spills from the floor and any other waste from the line as well as foreign contaminants such as dust, water leaks etc. following the approved methodsReports any condition or behavior that could potentially contaminate the plant, equipment and product to Management and follows up until correctionCoordinates cleaning with Maintenance & Production as required after an intervention to production machineryDuring sanitization of production line equipment cleans the floors, walls, rails, doors and other areas as indicated by the standard operating proceduresMonitors pest control devices to ensure they are properly set up and functional and if any deficiency is found tries to correct including, doors, screens, ILTs, rodent traps, etc. Reports to Management when not able to correctFollows all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and PPE. Reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition immediately to supervisorFollows all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes) Monitors and corrects violations in assigned areaFollows all Company policies and proceduresPossibility of required OT and schedule adjustments due to plant needs and operations as determined by the Department ManagerOther duties as assignedSkills and Abilities:

Able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 30 feetKnowledgeable on the safe usage of high pressure washing and chemicals used for foaming, and sanitizingInstructed in the operation of fork lift, scissor lifts and boom liftsExperience working with and committed to Good Manufacturing PracticesAble to lift, push or pull, weight of up to 50 lbs. and work in a hot environment up to 110°FTrained on how to properly utilize fall prevention protection equipment including but not limited to safety harnessesCapable of operating floor scrubberMust have at least 2 years sit-down forklift experience.Knowledge:

High School Diploma or GEDExperience in food manufacturing within a fast-paced environment is desirableMust be committed to safe work practices and follow all GMP guidelines