Sanitation, Cheese Specialist

Job Title Sanitation, Cheese Specialist Location Performance Minnesota Prod (1036) Job Description Completes operational and pre-operational cleaning, sanitization of the cheese packaging and processing machines and work areas according Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) regulations and ensuring quality standards are met and maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. This job is responsible for maintaining the premises of the cheese processing room and storage facilities in a clean and orderly condition in compliance with the Sanitation standard operating procedures and the Master Sanitation Schedule. This member of the team is also responsible for performing their tasks in a manner to support the SQF programs and understand how they affect the overall program. This role will function as a team member within the overall sanitation crew and organization. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear and perform a safety check on equipment to be used in the daily operations and insure that all safety devices are functioning properly. Obtain work schedule and daily sanitation paperwork and prepare for operations. Report to assigned workstation; ensure all necessary tools, equipment, supplies and materials are available in staging areas. LOTO production equipment - as needed, cover electrical equipment with proper covers. Collect waste and other materials from floor with squeegee, shovel, broom, dustpan and place into appropriate tub or trash barrels. Dissassemble production equipment, conveyors, hoppers and other machinery and remove guards as required. Drain cellulose hoppers into proper containers.Manually scrape, wipe, shovel and dump waste from equipment and floors and place waste material into tubs as required. Rinse conveyor, rollers, hoppers, buckets, tubs, etc, with pressure water hose. Apply cleaning chemicals to appropriate machinery, tools and equipment with foam-sprayer as required. Scrub machinery, tools and equipment with appropriate scrubbing material/brushes and rinse with pressure water hose and apply sanitizer with sprayer, as required. Clean and rinse drains, sanitize tools and utensils, squeegee floors, remove and dump waste can containers as required. Re-assemble machine parts and equipment, manually dry equipment, replace guards, remove plastic wrap and unlock equipment as needed. At the end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork and perform general housekeeping duties as required. Perform other scheduled sanitation duties, special projects and other related duties as assigned on the Master Sanitaion schedule. Performs other related duties as assigned. Req Number 98457BR Address Line 1 625 Division Street North Job Location Rice, Minnesota (MN) Shift 3rd Shift Full Time / Part Time Full Time EEO Statement Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Division Performance Foodservice Job Category Operations Preferred Qualifications - Must be able to lift 40 pounds repetitively. - Must be able to be on your feet all day. - Must be 18 or older State Minnesota Company Description Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants and other experts builds close relationships with each customer, providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection and operational strategies. The Performance Foodservice team delivers delicious food, but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams. Benefits Click Here for Benefits Information - Fortune500 Companies - Agricultural Industry - Publicly Listed Companies - Junior - Full-Time - No Degree Specified - Food Service - Retail and Hospitality