Job Description
Job DescriptionSanitation Worker – Peanut Processing Facility (Suffolk)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5:45 AM – 6:30 PM
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hourOverview
We are seeking a Sanitation Worker to join our production team at a peanut processing facility. Sanitation workers play a critical role in maintaining food safety and product quality by ensuring all equipment and work areas are clean, sanitized, and compliant with regulatory standards.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Sanitation
- Perform daily cleaning of floors, walls, and work areas; conduct routine self-inspections.
- Sweep and collect waste or spilled peanuts; empty trash bins.
- Clean exterior areas, including trailer wagons used for transport.
- Complete sanitation logs, checklists, and related documentation.
Equipment and Food Safety
- Disassemble, clean, and sanitize production equipment such as shelling machines and conveyor belts.
- Safely handle and apply approved cleaning agents and chemicals.
- Follow all SOPs, SSOPs, and GMPs to meet food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and document pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is clean before production starts.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards (FDA/USDA preferred).
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. during long shifts in hot or humid conditions.
- Understanding of proper use and safety requirements for cleaning chemicals.
- Strong attention to detail to prevent contamination.
- Team-oriented with good communication skills.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
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