Sanitation Associate, 2nd shift

2nd Shift Sanitation Associate

Shift:

Monday - Thursday 3pm - 1am

Pay:

$18 + 10% shift differential

About Ornua:

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,900 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands, including Ireland’s most successful food export, Kerrygold, as well as Kerrygold Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO milk powders.

Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products, for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers across the world, and for managing volatility through de-risking and trading strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clean equipment and work areas, to include the laboratory, production and all other areas assigned using chemical cleaning solutions, hand tools and pressurized sanitation equipment.

Inspect sanitation work and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on time start of production and processing equipment.

Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements/Lockout-Tagout.

Complete all necessary cleaning and workplace sanitation requirements.

Flexible to support work in all areas as needed.

Record production information in a tablet, computer or by hand.

Attend all required company training.

Demonstrate commitment to Safety, Food Safety and Food Quality.

Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.

Effectively communicate with Management regarding Equipment issues, Food Safety issues, Quality issues, Safety issues and sanitation processes and procedures that need review. 

Assist in inventory of chemicals, cleaning supplies and parts required.

Responsible for mentoring and training of new hires.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Adhere to and strive to exceed the expectations of stringent Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) policies and procedures at all times.   

Ability to calculate and understand basic math and simple formulas including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.

Perform duties following all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.

Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultivating a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.

Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

3-5 years previous sanitation experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage industry preferred

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.

Stand for extended periods of time.

Vision including the ability to read and have distance and peripheral vision.

Walking, Standing, Twisting, Reaching, Bending, Lifting, Push/Pull, Climb ramps or stairs

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Hearing protection

Bump cap

Hair net

Uniform

Safety glasses

Safety shoes

Gloves

Tools and Equipment Used:

Hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.)

Knives

Markers, pens

I-Pad

Environmental Conditions:

Lab and General manufacturing environment

Withstanding extreme hot and cold temperatures

Perform all tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.