Sanitation - Atkins

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : SANITATION EMPLOYEE

Department : Production

Reports To : Sanitation Supervisor

FLSA Status : Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary Range : Sanitation Rate

Job Summary : The

sanitation worker is a member of a cleaning crew whose duties are to clean and

sanitize food, beverage, and / or drug processing plants, which are operated by

the employer's customers, to meet Quality Control and Bacterial Standards

imposed by the customer and applicable governmental agencies, such as the USDA.

The

cleaning crew is required to completely clean and sanitize the plant quickly

and efficiently during relatively short time periods between the plant's normal

production shifts, which typically requires that the sanitation worker work

during late evenings / night / early mornings shifts (specific work shift to be

determined by the supervisor) and frequent overtime (weekends, days, evenings).

The

sanitation worker is required to work in an environment that is wet, very humid

and undergoes extreme temperature changes, from very hot to very cold. Due to

the changing environment, a worker must constantly be aware of the affects of

these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large

processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation

process.

The

sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of

the crew, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform

varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety

guidelines mandated by the employer.

Essential Functions :

• Frequently lift / move hoses,

equipment, chemical containers weighing 20-80 lbs. throughout each and every

work shift

safety training.

equipment with forklifts or other devices.

protective gear, including three pairs of gloves, face / eye shields, aprons, and

boots, etc. (some of which to be supplied by employer).

cleaning solution (with protective gear)

standing, lifting, crouching, etc. during long periods of time.

and in a manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health

and / or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person.

NOTE : This job

specifications should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the

exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other

related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

I have read the attached job description for this

position and I believe I can perform the essential functions of the position with or

without a reasonable accommodation.