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Steuben Foods Inc Sanitation Operator in Elma, New York
Steuben Foods is a leading aseptic food and beverage manufacturer in the United States, proudly operating as a longstanding family-owned business. With roots firmly planted in Western New York, we are committed to providing our customers with superior aseptic products in a safe, clean, and efficient workplace environment. Our dedication to excellence in food safety and quality, innovation, and continued growth has propelled us to become a trusted name in the industry.
At our company, our core values include honesty, integrity, work ethic, loyalty, and accountability. We prioritize creating an environment where these values thrive, while also recognizing that our people are our most important asset. As a 700+ manufacturing company based in Western New York, we take pride in contributing to the local economy and community.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Sanitation Operator to support food safety, sanitation, and waste-handling operations within our manufacturing facility. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean, compliant, and efficient plant environment.
Education/Prerequisite Requirements:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Equipment/Training Knowledge:
Driving fork lift – holds license
Driving floor scrubber – holds license
Walk behind floor scrubber
General foam cleaning
Ability to properly use hand cleaning tools
Hook up steel totes for CIP
Schedule: 2nd Shift; 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Key Responsibilities
Ensure food safety and product quality by following all sanitation and safety procedures
Operate dry and wet compactors; clean bays during change-outs
Operate cardboard baler, including strapping, weighing, storage, and trailer loading
Transfer waste between inside and outside tankers; coordinate removal of full units and spotting of empty units
Clean and foam floors, walls, waste tanks, floor grates, and designated sanitation areas
Dump pallets of finished product, outdated ingredients, and waste totes as needed
Set up and remove metal totes used in CIP processes
Load used drums, unload cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, and reload empty containers
Complete load sheets and required documentation accurately
Communicate with APOs regarding space constraints or potential waste issues
Initial MSS sheets to acknowledge completed responsibilities
Perform seasonal duties such as snow removal and grounds policing
Support special projects as directed by the Plant Sanitarian
Perform all other duties as assigned
Pay Range: $20.40 -$21.40
Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.