Sanitation Specialist
Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie, Drake's Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.
Pay
$19.29-21.69 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $1.00 / hr shift premium for 2nd shift hours
Schedule
2nd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 01 : 00 p.m. - 09 : 30 p.m.)
On-site
Location
555 McKee Drive, Gentry AR 72734
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Sanitation Specialist to join our Environmental Services Department (ESD). In this role, you'll help ensure our production areas and equipment are clean, safe, and ready to produce the high-quality products our customers love. You will work throughout the facility cleaning and sanitizing equipment using high-pressure systems and specialized sanitation tools.
- Clean designated areas according to the Master Sanitation System (MSS) or as directed by the supervisor
- Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production lines and surrounding environments
- Work in a variety of conditions including hot, cold, wet, and dry areas, and at different heights
- Safely lift up to 40 lbs and work around moving equipment
- Follow all safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Attend specialized sanitation or safety training as needed
- Handle and apply cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and company standards
- Read and follow production schedules to ensure timely cleaning and setup of equipment
Applicants with allergies should note that soy flour, raw and cooked peanuts, almonds, walnuts, and other tree nuts may be present in the work environment and may need to be handled as part of normal job duties.
Required Qualifications
Have or be able to obtain a Scissor Lift LicenseBasic computer skillsSelf-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervisionConsistent and reliable attendance and safety recordUnderstanding and adherence to company food safety and product purity standardsStrong customer service and teamwork skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to organize and prioritize multiple cleaning tasks effectivelyGood communication skills with peers and managementAbility to lift 40 poundsWillingness to work flexible hours as neededAble to perform physically demanding tasks in varying temperature and humidity conditionsPreferred Qualifications
Previous industrial cleaning experienceExperience in food processing or food manufacturingFamiliarity with industrial or manufacturing sanitation proceduresBasic understanding of sanitation equipment functions and operationsExperience operating lift equipmentRelated safety or sanitation training such as bloodborne pathogens, confined space, lockout / tagout, dust hazard, or chemical managementBenefits
Competitive weekly payProfit-sharing cash bonus program401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug planSupplemental plans, including life insuranceFully-paid parental leaveHealth Center and PharmacyMental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)Tuition reimbursementCredit UnionExercise and recreation facilityWellness programs with incentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)We are an Equal Opportunity Employer