Sanitation Specialist Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights at Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Perry, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Sanitation, Chemical Application, Sprayer Operation, Hose Operation, Hot Water Wash Down, Cold Water Wash Down, Equipment Re-assembly, Safety Standards Adherence, PPE Usage, LOTO Procedures, Following SOPs, Following GMPs, Following HACCP, Following USDA Guidelines, Inventory Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description Sanitation Team Members are responsible for keeping equipment sanitized in preparation for production. They will use the best techniques for cleaning certain machines around the plant floor. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), USDA Guidelines, and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Clean facilities and equipment, in proper sequence, and in a timely manner enabling pre-op inspection and set-up to begin on time for a successful start-up and hour of power for product Applies chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses. Applies a hot water wash down (temperature 120-140 degrees) and cold water wash downs for all plant equipment, floors and walls. Clean equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes and lights, smokehouse, etc. Clean breakroom & bathrooms during workhours. Gathers trash in carts and transports to trash compactor for disposal. Squeegee floors and clean drains in plant area. Covers sensitive equipment with plastic for protection. Follow daily sanitation schedule and achieve specified goals. Complete Master Cleaning Schedule to ensure all areas of facility are cleaned on a regular basis Use the proper chemical for the job and at the specified concentration. Complete pre-inspections prior to FSQ (Quality) doing pre-operation inspections to minimize deficiencies found. Assist with re-assembly of machine(s) for start-up. Suggest improvements to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of all support activities. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary. SAFETY Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment. Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area. Immediately report all incidents and deficiencies to the lead/supervisor. Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly. Handles equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS and Company safety standards. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED of education and experience. Preferred Experience: Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience/training or equivalent within a manufacturing food industry facility. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Ability to follow detailed, written and verbal instructions. Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment. Able to understand and follow Chemical & Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and Team Members. Additional Information The pay range for this role is $19.50 per hour. Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products, and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Sub-Department: Sanitation Department: Operations

Responsibilities

Sanitation Team Members are tasked with cleaning plant facilities and equipment using appropriate techniques, chemicals, and water temperatures to ensure readiness for production startup. This includes adhering strictly to GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and USDA guidelines while maintaining safety standards.