Sanitation Specialist (Temporary 3 months)

EO Products is a company with one mission and two brands: to create healthy personal care products that nurture the people who use them, respect the people who make them, and honor the planet we all share.  We are the Care Corp, and we believe in purpose, planet, people, and profits.  As a B-Corp and family owned business, we run a zero-waste factory making high-quality personal care products in 100% recycled (and recyclable) bottles. We have been leading the industry we helped create for almost 30 years.

We offer a fun casual place to work, great benefits, employee discounts, and free products!  We are a diverse team of free-thinking individuals, and our company culture values responsibility, collaboration, integrity and passion. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

***This is a Temporary 3 months position, covering a leave of absence. Schedule may vary based on business needs*** 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sanitation Specialist reports to the Compounding and Sanitation Manager and partners closely with several departments to uphold quality control of the facility and manufacturing process.

The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for keeping the compounding and the production areas clean and well-maintained, and ensuring that all compounding and production equipment should be cleaned to meet quality control standards and the safety of the plant.

This position is 100% on-site.  Employee must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting rate of pay, $23.5


• Free products and fantastic discounts for yourself, and family/friends!


• Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurances


• Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and additional time of benefits 


• Eligible for biannual company performance bonus


• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match


• Stipends for cellphone, internet, PPE (such as steel toe boots), and English or Spanish Language courses

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sanitation and Manufacturing Procedures

• Follow Sanitation standard operating procedures (SOP’s) using good manufacturing practices and aseptic technique


• Wash and sanitize the equipment for filling line and compounding


• Clean roll-around of the mixing tanks and storage tanks, including the outside and on the top as needed, removing any visible material, dust, or chemical residues


• Disassemble, clean, and assemble machineries


• Complete cleaning assignments of designated equipment or areas as scheduled or directed, including:
  
  
  
  • Cleaning up material or product spills immediately
  
  
  • Cleaning Aesus pumps, Floor pumps and valves of the mixing tanks
  
  
  • Cleaning transfer container lids in compounding (as needed)
  
  
  • Cleaning scales and filling utensils
  
  
  • Washing and sanitize tops and insides of IBC containers when needed.
  
  
  • Washing walls and windows on a scheduled basis and sanitize walls, corners & wash station.
  
  
  • Cleaning along walls and under racks on a scheduled basis.
  
  
  • Draining and rinsing all drums that are to be recycled
  
  
  • Cleaning internal facility surfaces such as the top of rollup door cylinders, D.I. water system tanks, electrical panels, etc.
  
  
  • Mopping area daily
  
  
  
  


• Keep wash area clean and organized, keeping hoses and pumps off ground and hanging properly, wash equipment organized properly, and eye wash station remains clear.


• Support waste management processes throughout the facility Collect trash and recycling from aisles
  
  
  
  • Breakdown and recycle cardboard and other vessels
  
  
  • Dispose of empty boxes or trash
  
  
  • Take out trash and recycle as needed throughout the day, including lunch area
  
  
  
  


• Communicate with Supervisor any equipment needs for improving sanitation of the plant


• Perform regular quality inspections in all steps of production, and in the production lines to maintain overall product quality, and to minimize rejects; review any quality concerns with manager


• Bring equipment problems or needs, safety concerns, or supply needs to manager’s attention.


• Maintain and clean equipment appropriately; care must be taken to ensure foreign organisms are not introduced to finished products. 


• Help maintain the cleanliness of the outside perimeter of the building, including maintaining cleanliness of exterior employees spaces, tables, etc.

Safety, Security and Other

• Support a safe working environment by reporting any unsafe conditions or observed, unsafe conduct


• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, masks or goggles) when working with certain products as mandated by Safety Data Sheets


• Assist with Daily Equipment checklist as requested


• Assist with facility sanitation tasks as needed


• Perform other tasks and projects as directed by the manager

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks based upon a printed schedule.


• Good observational skills and attention to detail.


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people across all departments.


• Ability to learn the performance of job responsibilities including use of equipment, cleaning agents and appropriate PPE usage.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: one year previous cleaning/sanitation OR experience in a manufacturing environment


• Preferred: previous sanitation work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work chart of the U.S. Department of Labor for physical exertion:

• Physical Demand Level - Heavy


• Occasional (0-33% of the workday) - 50-100 lbs


• Frequent (34-66% of the workday) - 25-50 lbs


• Constant (67-100% of the workday) - 10-20 lbs


• Typical energy required - 6.4-7.5 METS

GENERAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on a production floor, in a warehouse environment, and outside of the building. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high.

EO Products is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.