SANITATION (30910)

### Sanitation is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized facility by performing routine cleaning and custodial duties throughout offices, break rooms, restrooms, common areas, and warehouse support areas. This position helps ensure a professional work environment while supporting company safety, sanitation, and operational standards. ### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** - Clean and sanitize processing equipment, production lines, tables, conveyors, grinders, slicers, and other food processing machinery. - Clean and maintain offices, break rooms, locker rooms, hallways, and common areas (production/warehouse) - Sweep, mop, scrub, and wash floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and other facility surfaces. - Remove waste, trash, and product debris from production areas. - Properly handle, mix, and apply cleaning and sanitation chemicals according to safety guidelines and SDS requirements. - Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and sanitation procedures. - Complete sanitation logs, pre-operational inspections, and required documentation accurately. - Maintain sanitation tools and equipment in good working condition. - Identify and report food safety, quality, or equipment concerns to management. - Support USDA inspections and comply with all food safety regulations. - Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times. - Perform additional duties as assigned by management. - Previous janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, or cleaning experience preferred. - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and climb throughout the shift. - Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly. - Ability to work in cold, wet, and refrigerated environments. - Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, gloves, hair nets, and hard hats. - Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. - Reliable attendance and punctuality required. - Ability to work effectively in a team environment. ### **Working Conditions** - Food manufacturing and cold-storage environment. - Exposure to cleaning chemicals, water, noise, and temperature variations. - Frequent interaction with production equipment and moving machinery. ### **Meats By Linz Core Expectations** - Follow all company safety policies and food safety requirements. - Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and respect in the workplace. - Maintain compliance with USDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP programs, and company policies. - Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. - Ensure all aisles, exits, emergency equipment, and walkways remain clear and accessible at all times.