Operator - Laundry/Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Purpose Statement

Accomplish the daily cleaning and sanitation of all non-production equipment and areas in the Brunswick facility by performing certain assigned cleaning tasks. Contribute to the profit and well-being of the Company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her supervisor and co-workers.  This is a 3rd Shift role.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

1. Learns and applies techniques of cleaning and sanitizing non-production equipment and areas as assigned for the Brunswick plant. These areas will include break room, offices, restrooms, locker rooms, and others. Performs specific tasks associated with this process that must be done in the various areas. This includes, but is not limited to:
dumping tubs of food or packaging waste into proper disposal containers inside the plant or on the trash dock; these tubs may weigh up to 40 pounds; some wheeled carts that must be pushed out to the trash dock may weigh more than 100 pounds
wiping off and washing tables, lockers, with sponges or cloths
sweeping food and packaging materials off the floor using a broom and dustpan and placing the waste in the proper containers
visually inspecting areas to assure that all debris is off; sanitizing as required
materials such as paper products, break room utensils, office accessories
safely operating machinery during cleaning
sweeping with a broom, mopping with industrial-sized mop, dusting, and wiping surfaces
Allergy to iodine (used in hand washing), latex and vinyl (used in gloves and personal protective equipment), chlorine (used as a food and surface disinfectant), caustics (used as cleaning detergents), or other cleaning supplies would preclude a person from performing the essential functions of this position.
2. Applies all safe work practices associated with these tasks. Works in a safe manner at all times.
3. Applies all GMPs requirements, both personal hygiene and housekeeping, associated with these tasks. Cleans and sanitizes work area in line with plant procedures on housekeeping, sanitation, waste water, and solids management.
4. Applies all product safety and quality requirements associated with the sanitation process at assigned positions.
5. Identifies problems at his/her assigned work positions on an on-going basis and determines if solution is within his/her training and knowledge; if so, corrects problem; if not or if not sure, communicates to appropriate person for solution. These problems will fall into two major categories: the cleaning/sanitation process itself, and the proper operation of equipment being cleaned.
6. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Team Coordinator and other managers, team members, and other co-workers. Resolves problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).
7. Cooperates and shows commitment to team goals and efforts; attends team meetings and participates in them to the best of his/her ability.
8. Works to understand (primarily via the gain sharing plan and team meetings) overall impact of his/her job on team productivity and plant profitability; maintains high level of personal productivity and contributes suggestions for work process improvements to Team Coordinator or at team meetings.
9. Follows plant rules and policies and Company code of ethics in performing job.
10. Assists in orienting and/or training other team members on assigned tasks as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience