Sanitation Specialist

Job Title

Clean Sensory Room after session has been conducted. Maintain the Storage Room shelves and Production Line bins and cabinets with the necessary supplies and PPE for Operations. Maintain the soaps and sanitizers in every Hand-Wash station throughout the factory. Scrub assigned drains for each Hand-Wash station when scheduled. Clean and sanitize assigned areas of the factory as part of the Master Sanitation schedule. Maintain the production floor & drain brushes properly. Ensure the plastic, trash, paper towel pieces, cardboard and other miscellaneous items are disposed of in their proper bins. Empty aerosol can dispensers as needed in their appropriate locations. Adhere to drain cleaning schedule as it applies to the Master Sanitation program. Maintain, repair, and always replace the paper towel dispensers, especially at the production floor entrances. Ensure the hand sanitizers get replenished when empty. Remove any damaged equipment and items from the factory floor and dispose of them in appropriate location. Sanitize flat surfaces throughout the factory. Maintain an accurate min/max inventory of cleaning and factory equipment. Trained and qualified in factory CIP cleaning procedures and policies. Ensures that unauthorized associates do not tamper with the chemicals in the chemical room or attempt to dispense chemicals manually. Maintain all chemical jugs/spray bottles. Maintain the Men's/Women's locker room clean. Main factory restrooms. Front office restrooms. North Warehouse restrooms. Quality Lab. Ensure locker room floors get swept and mopped. Dust off the top of the lockers and all flat surfaces. Conduct a monthly deep cleaning of the locker rooms: caustic chemical scrub, manual scrubbing and sanitize from top to bottom. Ensure the overhead piping and vents in locker rooms get dusted and the vents get cleaned as assigned on the Master Sanitation schedule. Maintain the Cafeteria area clean. Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Maintenance boiler room from top to bottom. Conduct weekly cleaning of the Electrical room. Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Maintenance Frigo room from top to bottom. Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Factory Parts Warehouse from top to bottom. Conduct daily cleaning of the Northwest and Northeast warehouses. Conduct weekly cleaning of the roof walkway areas that pertain to production. Conduct regular cleaning of the Blackstone Street parking lot using an assigned blower. Conduct daily floor cleaning with Floor Scrubbers. Maintain factory hot water hoses. Conduct regular perimeter walks with direct supervisor. Includes other tasks as assigned.

Communication

Always develops and maintains a professional attitude. Communicates with team professionally and executes thorough pass downs daily with outgoing/incoming shift. Uses effective interactive skills and communication to uphold cleaning standards as scheduled on the Master Sanitation program. Meets the needs of the team as a whole. Communicates all problems and concerns to appropriate personnel. Documents completed tasks accordingly and completes all assigned forms before leaving for the day.

Safety & Quality

Always follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping practices. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment including steel-toed shoes, face shield, hearing protection, etc. Follows correct Lock Out, Tag Out policy and procedures where needed. Never places any body parts in moving machinery or hazardous materials. Reports and follows up to ensure that safety items are resolved within the factory. Follows proper lifting techniques and ergonomics. Performs safety checks on E-stops, pull-cords and eye wash stations. Reports anything not within specifications. Ensures that all guards are in place on equipment where required. Uses correct chemicals in proper applications. Organizes all chemicals, tools, etc. in designated locations in the restrooms and chemical warehouse. Never compromises on food safety and always complies with all applicable regulatory requirements. Reports quality concerns to direct Supervisor and Quality Assurance Department.

Environmental

Takes action(s) to avoid spills when using chemicals to avoid water pollution. Disposes of empty containers appropriately when using liquid cleaning chemicals and granular type cleaners. Containers must be triple rinsed. Mixes chemicals only when specified to avoid unnecessary air pollution, chemical reactions and potential safety incidents. Disposes of waste appropriately, after approval from Safety, Health and Environmental team. Recycles materials when possible. Avoids allowing chemical residue to flow down to the floor drains and files reports when/if they do. Contacts Environmental Personnel or Facilities when there is a chemical spill to assist in the immediate cleanup of the spill. Understands all environmental, safety, and hazard (HAZCOM) aspects of the position and follows standard procedures related to these as outlined on the SHE sheet.

Position Qualifications

Chemical handling, CIP Sanitation and Janitorial experience preferred. Inventory control/handling preferred. Must work autonomously with limited supervision and be results driven. Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical issues (use of basic tools). Must manage time responsibly to complete assigned tasks on a regular schedule. People skills and training skills preferred. Ability to work side by side with Production and Quality to resolve issues and make improvements. Work cross-shifts when necessary for business-needs purposes.

Essential Job Function

Understand verbal and written instructions in English. Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety PPE where appropriate. Must observe Good Manufacturing Practices and Tulare Operations Center policies. Must be able to move around, to and from one's designated work area on concrete and dairy brick surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery. This includes ladders, scissor lifts and boom lifts, inside and outside the factory. Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation before the scheduled start time. Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members as assigned. Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm. Must be able to work in a wet environment. Must be able to grip/use a low-pressure hot water hose/nozzle for 30 minutes to 1-hour periods. Lift up to 60 lbs. (material boxes, equipment, parts) from floor level to a height of 3 to 4 feet high. Use various hand tools for cleaning and equipment repair/replacement. Includes floor scrubbers and wet/dry shop-vacs. Must be able to climb and descend ladders. Working at heights certified for overhead cleaning and hose repair. Work in temperatures ranging from 35° F - 100° F. Must possess the ability to understand verbal and written safety and chemical handling instructions. Must be able to hold manual dexterity and strength to operate a high-pressure hose and use tools in equipment disassembly and reassembly.

Measurable Outcomes

A clean workstation and factory. Efficient "Speedy" line cleans daily. No water damage on machines- proper bagging of electrical components. Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due to improper cleaning. Daily, weekly, monthly audit targets are fully met. Costs are maintained at/below budgeted levels. Effective hygiene plans and schedules in place. Training and development plans in place for all teams, producing measurable business benefits. Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented. Reduction in accidents and incidents on a year-over-year YOY basis. An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI's. Shop floor presence and hands-on approach. Clean and Dry floors throughout main production areas.

Behaviors

Performance: Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating. Hands-On approach & Shop Floor based: Decisions and plans based on looking and being part of the event, not solely based on report reading. Zero Compromise on Quality & Excellence: Hygiene, Process, Labor Resource and Waste. Entrepreneurial: Challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities. Continually striving to increase knowledge of the processes and products: Understand all tasks, processes, and activities as an expert in Ice Cream. Teamwork: Commitment and enthusiasm to working together to achieve better outcomes. Accountability: Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business. Consumer focused: Drives service excellence and knows what customers and consumers want. Know Your People: Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc.

Work Environment

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay rate for this position is $26.20 per hour.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.