What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Sanitation position at Smithfield Foods?
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Core Responsibilities
- Promptly at the start of the shift review the cleaning schedule and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and ensure the facility is clean.
- Scrape material from areas if needed.
- Obtain and apply the appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solution, apply foam to the surfaces, scrub surfaces if needed.
- Completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .
- Work experience in a sanitation or similar role in a distribution environment is preferred.
- Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions and labels.
- Follow established personal safety guidelines and policies.
- Follow established food safety guidelines and policies.
- Be available to work scheduled hours, which may include mandatory overtime, depending upon demands.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, grasp, or feel with both hands; substantial movements (motion) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; reaching and pulling with hands and arms.
- Prolonged standing, walking short distances, climbing stairs or sitting.
- Ability to occasionally move/drag/lift up to 30 pounds.
- Occasional stooping or bending.
- Frequent stretching out of arms, and use of upper body.
- Occasional turning and twisting at the waist.
- Handling of household type chemicals regularly.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Relocation Package Available
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NoEEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.