Sanitation Assistant

Overview

Organically Grown Company (OGC), Northwest's largest independent distributor of fresh, organic produce, is hiring a Sanitation Assistant. If you have experience in cleaning and sanitation, we want to meet you!

Why work for OGC?

The Maintenance Assistant assists the facilities team with all sanitation and cleaning work related to OGC's distribution facility. They perform maintenance, cleaning and sanitation duties, and maintain sanitation records in accordance with GMP / GFSI. The Sanitation Assistant is also responsible for meeting goals for safety, efficiency, accuracy and customer service.

What You Will Do

• Complete facility sanitation tasks, which may include mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, steam cleaning, etc. and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Maintain warehouse work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including coolers, heating / ventilation ducts, docks, doors, truck bays, parking lot, dock plates, ripening rooms, skylights, lighting, electrical supply cabinets, windows, locks, drains, grounds.
• Assist with completing janitorial supplies inventory for facility operations.
• Assist in regular maintenance of packing lines and other production equipment.
• Maintains Tennant T-12 / T-15 floor scrubber in clean, good operating order.
• Assist in regular maintenance of facilities to include, racking, material handling equipment, compactor, waste management systems.
• Support OGC's sustainability goals and actively work to reduce environmental impact.

Requirements

It's Helpful If You Bring

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to regularly perform physical tasks including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing and reaching. Regular heavy lifting up to 60 lbs required during approximately 15% of scheduled work time. Continuous mental and / or visual attention; the work requires constant alertness to monitor warehouse processes and / or identify problems. Work environment will regularly be cold and may be exposed to dust, fumes, dirt, noise and water. Ability to meet above description of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

OGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Organically Grown Company (OGC), we are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We celebrate and thrive on the benefit our diverse workforce brings to our employees, customers, and community. OGC encourages individual differences and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender identity, LGBT / sexual orientation, veteran's status, physical, mental or sensory disability, age, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status or any other applicable characteristics that makes you YOU. OGC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. OGC also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Employment type : Full-time

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