Janitor, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Quality Engineering

Job Details

Job Title: Janitor
Department: Operations
Reports to: Sanitation Manager
Location: American Fork, Utah

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of production rooms, warehouse, and office areas in a food manufacturing environment. This includes adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and meeting the cleaning requirements set forth by the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments, as well as third‑party inspections. Work under the direction of the Team Lead and Supervisor to ensure all cleaning tasks are performed to meet regulatory requirements.

Night Shift Sunday-Tuesday Alternating Every Other Saturday.

• Perform daily janitorial tasks, such as restrooms, breakrooms, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow standard work instructions with a positive attitude and a collaborative mindset.
• Follow specific SOPs to complete cleaning tasks.
• Pass cleaning tests and fulfill all cleaning requirements mandated by the Quality Assurance Department, Sanitation Department, and third‑party inspections.
• Utilize knowledge and experience with chemicals used for cleaning food equipment, ensuring proper usage and adherence to instructions.
• Mix and dilute chemicals accurately to the intended mixing ratio, using a titration kit to test chemical strength.
• Work in accordance with SQF (Safe Quality Food), PCQI, or HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) rules and regulations.
• Communicate with management of deficiencies, equipment issues, or needs for repairs.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Comply with Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHS&S) policies and applicable regulatory and company EHS&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are unsafe or may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EHS&S training programs.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EHS&S practices.
• Practice safe work habits and follow general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adheres to and ensures lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry food safety, quality, & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
• Adheres to and ensures GMPs regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Adheres to and ensures Thrive’s food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives comply with all SQF system requirements.

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3‑month experience in a related field, quality inspection or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co‑workers and departments, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform physical and mental work requirements of position.

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.
• 10% or more sitting, 90% or more standing and walking.
• The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Employees may be exposed to humidity, cleaning chemicals, and production noise.
• Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Thrive Freeze Dry. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.