Plant Services & Sanitation Cleaner

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisors and Facility Manager, the Plant Services and Sanitation will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

Hourly wage : $21.06 - $23.89

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of equipment, floors and other required areas in all departments on a daily basis, as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor, to Irving Standards. 


• Maintain all work areas in a clean and orderly condition that meets all GMPs and the Irving Standards for Housekeeping. 


• Operate cleaning machinery (e.g. floor scrubber, vacuum, walk behind scrubber etc.): use HPHW, LPHW, LPCW hoses; and use cleaning chemicals in the performance of duties as required.


• Adhere to all safe work/safe operating procedures and chemical safety procedures.


• Participate in all OCUs. 


• Complete all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.


• Obtain and maintain the proper chemical training.


• Perform all other related duties as required. 


• Move and set up High Pressure boiler units.


• Unload chemical, record and place up in the front end for storage.


• Set up chemicals in both Chemical rooms, monitor both rooms, keep them clean and insure chemicals are in place for OCUs.


• Replace or rebuild Chemical air pumps in chemical rooms and portable carts.


• Mix both Alcohol and Atlantic 12 for both Plants monitor, maintain and record.


• Fill Atlantic 12 drums and maintain for Starch systems both plants


• Keep both Defoamer systems supplied with Defoamer and record.


• Clean and maintain waste rooms and Oil separation equipment.


• Snow removal in both plants i.e. keep walkways clear and salted, shipping docks cleaned, clear emergency exits, doors, Fire hydrants, Pump houses, and valve rooms cleared.


• Operation of Skid steer, Forklifts, Scissor lifts and Boom lifts,


• Perform all other related duties as required.


• Pump out oil into tankers in both plants and load used oil into Plants


• Responsible for defrosting frozen products and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility, including floors and sinks.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required


• Willingness and ability to work on any crew and Plant


• Physical ability to do the job


• Successful completion of OCU training and qualification


• Ability to successfully complete forklift training/JLG 


• Ability to take direction and work with little supervision.


• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in small spaces; cannot have fear of heights or claustrophobia.


• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 lbs., or more with assistance


• Successful completion of OCU training and qualification


• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation procedures


• Ability to successfully complete forklift training - JLG/Skid Steer/Boom Lifts


• Ability to take direction and work with little supervision.


• Demonstrated computer skills (MS Excel/Access is a must, JD Edwards preferred)