Rochester Meats - 3rd shift Sanitation - Rochester, MN

JOB TITLE: Sanitation Starting Wage: $12.00 + $1.50 S/D ($13.50) Shift/Hours: 3^rd (10pm – 6am)

JOB OBJECTIVE: To clean and sanitize equipment and work area used in production.

QUALIFICATIONS (based on essential functions): 

·         Related experience preferred. 

·         Must be able to understand instructions and directions in the English language.

·         Possess basic mathematics skills.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this positions, however, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or an essential function.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Wash, Rinse, Sanitize and set-up equipment for next shift; Dry floors and ceilings; Empty trash; Perform and assist in other related duties as required; Work well with others; Repot to work on time; Follow rules; Care for property.

MACHINERY:  Pallet jacks.

EQUIPMENT:  Hoses, wooden and plastic pallets, trash bags, foaming containers and wands, machine parts, large broom, grinding plate sharpener, paper towel dispensers, drop cords, pressure washers.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  bump cap, nitril apron, rubber boots and gloves, face shield and goggles.

CHEMICALS:  Caustic foaming chemicals used in sanitizing equipment, oil for drop cords and grease for machine parts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Standing on wet cement floors.  Extremes of temperatures from –30 degrees Fahrenheit in spirals to 80 degrees in portion room when hot hoses are in use.  Limited visibility due to cold in work areas and the use of heat from water hoses. Slippery floors. Wet environment.  Noise level is low after production. Some outdoor work. Work with hot water and high-pressure water.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation):  Ability to lift/move 10-80 pounds continuously.  Requires varying degrees of pushing, pulling and lifting.  Able to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles such as walking, crawling, bending, climbing, and stooping.  Able to stand for prolonged periods (8-hour shift).  Able to work early hours (after midnight) until morning.  Have a good sense of smell and touch.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS (with or without reasonable accommodation):  Able to concentrate on minimal details with little interruption. Able to attend to task/function for 10-20 minutes at a time.  Able to remember verbal and/or written task/assignment for an 8-hour shift.

WORK HOURS:  Eight-hour work shift with 2 fifteen-minute breaks. Monday – Friday workweek.  Will be required to work on Saturdays and some Sundays.