What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation- 3rd Shift position at Kayem Foods?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain all equipment, tools, and work areas clean and ready to be utilized by the production department
- Assist the Sanitation crew in cleaning other miscellaneous equipment and areas as required
- Assist in all operations of the department
- Be crossed trained in Smoker, Cook Tanks, and Massage Operator position responsibilities
- Setup and teardown production equipment as needed to perform specific cleaning applications
- Utilize chemicals and water to completely remove all residuals left by food contact
- Perform cleaning and sanitizing functions for all tanks, hoppers, conveyors and related equipment
- Wear protective equipment (provided by company) and follow all safety procedures
- Perform maintenance duties or other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
- Have the ability to work in area with high temperature water
- Be able to frequent bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk as required
- Be willing to be cross trained within department to cover responsibilities if required
- Complete other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Individual must be able to work in a wet environment and perform each essential duty
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English
- Have basic mathematical skills including calculating percentages
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. or greater
- Ability to work in a wet, cold, and loud environment
- Available to work flexible hours that may include overtime and Saturdays if requested or necessary
Company Overview:
Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.
Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer funded life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid vacation / PTO, FSA (flexible spending) and tuition reimbursement.
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