Cleaner- Waste Control-1st shift SC

Hodges, 5730 Highway 25 N, Hodges, SC 29653, USA

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.

At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 5:45am-4:15pm with overtime on Fridays.
Starting pay is 18.00 per hour.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

An energetic individual who will promptly address cleaning issues as they develop.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Follow Company policies and procedures.

• Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement procedures to ensure support of SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and customer’s requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in Lean events.

RTE

• Empty production garbage cans into dumpster.
• Check the line’s light indicator to determine when to empty the film canisters.
• Remove any excessively dirty garbage cans.
• Remove full dumpsters to designated area each period in the meat & cheese receiving area.
• Make sure door to production is closed.
• Empty the inedible tubs under all lines into dumpsters.
• Dry up any wet area and scrape and dispose of any debris on RTE floor during break times.
• Keep exit doors and walkways clear of obstacles.
• At end of shift, ensure all lines are cleaned of debris and ready for the next shift.

• Empty all garbage cans into dumpster.
• Remove full dumpsters to designated area for emptying.
• Dry all wet areas.
• Remove all debris from the floor in the Pack Off area.
• Sweep floors of Pack Off at the end of shift.

• Remove all cardboard boxes and break down and place in cardboard baler.
• Empty baler and place in recycle bins.
• Keep debris off floor in Temp Room, Bread, Receiving and Freezer areas.
• Sweep all areas above at the end of the shift.

• Clean all lines after breaks including the equipment on the line.
• Ensure all trays, buckets, utensils, etc. are cleaned and ready for Production use before and after breaks.
• Continue to empty trash throughout shift.
• When picking up trash from the floor, being close to the line is not allowed.

• Garbage cans
• Buckets
• Film canisters
• Dust pans
• Pallet jack
• Knives
• Carts
• Cardboard baler
• Compactor
• Dollies
• Metal racks
• Pallets
• Dumpsters

• Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively as possible.
• Able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized.
• Able to communicate in English.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs rarely.
• Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs occasionally within a 10-12.5 shift, depending on your assigned schedule.
• Overtime may be required to meet customer demands.

• Previous food related experience.

• Able to work in cool conditions (45 degrees).
• Able to be on feet continuously.
• Able to bend, turn, push, pull continuously.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs rarely.
• Able to reach overhead rarely.

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
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