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Description

Job Description

Job Title : Sanitation Laborer

Location : OEN Blakely, GA

Department : Sanitation, Pest Control & Food Safety

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Sanitation Supervisor

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unlock the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices, enabling them to create naturally good food and beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

The Sanitation Laborer will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, all areas of the facility, and grounds, as well as performing other sanitation duties throughout the facility.  They will complete sanitation tasks assigned to them by the Sanitation Supervisor and assist the production department when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Break down, clean, sanitize, inspect, and set up work areas and equipment for all aspects of the facility and return areas and equipment to the necessary production-ready conditions.
• This position requires working in small, confined spaces and working at high levels, including the rooftop of the facility.
• Operate light to heavy equipment and a variety of hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• This position requires working on weekends and occasionally on holidays.
• May be required to assist in the cleaning of the roaster as specified in the Company's policies and procedures.  This includes preparing the area for cleaning, removing filters and doors, applying chemicals, scraping and cleaning, rinsing, and returning the roaster and the surrounding area to a condition that passes quality and production inspections.
• This individual may be required to be authorized to use a respirator.
• May be required to be forklift certified for overhead cleaning and moving materials necessary in the completion of tasks.
• Ensure all chemicals are prepared and documentation is completed for roaster cleaning duties and any other assigned sanitation jobs.
• This employee is subject to working in outside environmental conditions and around fumes, odors, dust, and mist.  They will be subject to hazards such as working around moving mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals on a regular basis.
• While performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear. You will occasionally lift and / or move heavy equipment or parts, 40 to 50 lbs. unassisted, or assist others in moving, shifting, or positioning heavier objects.
• All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products.  Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with the GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety, and FMSA / HACCP Programs.
• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal, and state rules and regulations that apply to the job, including but not limited to right to know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, bloodborne pathogens, and lockout / tagout.

Preferred Qualifications :

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at : US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Modified by : Shon Ford                                        Date :   March 2025                                       Hourly Non-Exempt Position