Description: SANITATION ASSOCIATE- NIGHTS
TR Toppers is recruiting for a full-time Sanitation Associate—nights in Pueblo, CO—who has a strong work ethic and is willing to work hard. The candidate must also be dependable, have a positive attitude, be adaptable, be honest, self-motivated, willing to learn and grow, and have strong self-confidence. We encourage you to apply for this position if this description fits you.
TR Toppers offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, including a year-end bonus and a company-funded pension plan. Benefits include optional medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous paid time off, holidays, and a great work environment.
TR Toppers is a national food processing company located in Pueblo, CO. We specialize in processing name-brand candies and other types of inclusions used in various food products, such as ice cream and cakes, and shipping them throughout the company. We are a progressive family-owned business that is rapidly growing.
SUMMARY: The Sanitation Associate is responsible for maintaining working areas in the warehouse, coolers, shipping dock, and production areas in a clean and orderly condition. The associate also cleans and sanitizes the processing room and equipment after production activities according to the established master sanitation schedule and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 6 months of experience working in a position cleaning equipment in a manufacturing or similar industry.
• Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle emergencies common to the operation.
• Must be able to maintain and display personal cleanliness and follow GMPs as described in company guidelines.
• Must be able to write clearly and in an organized fashion.
• Demonstrated understanding and following of sanitation procedures, chemical concentrations, and chemical safety procedures.
• Able to stop, stand, kneel, and walk for the shift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques learned in safety training.
• Self-motivated and able to ensure work is completed promptly.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Good problem-solving skills and result-oriented
  LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and interpret general business procedures, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply math when mixing chemicals.
  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: None required.
  OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Equipment maintenance, electrical knowledge, general plant maintenance.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, the risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
  How to Apply: Submit a completed application by clicking on the link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/2e64a87c-d9e2-4493-a60b-0bf58e10b7a0/TR-Toppers-INC
  Closing Date: This position will be open until filled.
  Salary Description: $21.00/per hour, includes night shift differential.
  Job Location: Pueblo, CO 81001
  Job Type: This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position. The schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disabilit

• Keep staging area and warehouse floors clean.
• Keep the back dock, front entrance, and patio grounds clean and sanitary when weather permits.
• Perform duties based on a master cleaning schedule.
• Cleans warehouse areas, including packing rooms, dry storage, coolers, docks, and the outer regions, using various cleaning tools (e.g., broom, mop, brush, dustpan, cleaning chemicals, and dust cloths).
• Sweep and keep production floors clear of organic product waste, paper, plastic, wood, and other trash.
• Removes trash buckets to disposal area and returns empty buckets for line use.
• Remove the boxed waste products from the production area and dispose of them in a dumpster or disposal.
• Dry cleanup for equipment and floors before wet cleaning.
• Remove product as needed from machines and conveyors before wet cleaning.
• Obtain chemicals and detergents as needed and mix them to the required concentrations for cleaning. Follow all required handling practices, including PPE use. Document sanitizer strengths for every service on the Production Area Cleaning Log and give it to the supervisor at the end of the month.
• Clean equipment and floors according to Sanitation SOP’s.
• Compliant with GMP and SQF policies and procedures.
• Completing logs for cleaning, sanitation, and records as required in SOP’s.
• Operate a forklift or scissor lift for material movement.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  Requirements:
  QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
  REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.