Sanitation Worker
Job Description
ABOUT LA QUERCIA
La Quercia is a founder-owned, artisan meat manufacturer based in southern Des Moines, Iowa, with products found in high-end retail and foodservice settings. Our mission is to provide specialty foods that delight and nourish, and are sustainably sourced and produced. True to our mission, our culture and operations are rooted in our core values of Patience, Persistence, Integrity, and Beauty.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sanitation Worker is a key member of the Company’s production team, dedicated to maintaining the safe and clean working conditions within the facility. The position is tasked with executing daily cleaning tasks and carrying out specific sanitation measures in each area of the facility. Daily work would begin at the end of the first shift production.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Dependable – punctual, reliable, fulfils obligations.
• Integrity – honest, trustworthy and ethical conduct. Adherence to all policies, procedures, instructions, laws and regulations.
• Committed – to La Quercia mission, values and inclusive culture. Respectful, lawful and non-discriminatory / non-harassing communications and behavior. Dedicated to highest levels of quality production, work environment and service.
• Responsible – safe use of tools, equipment and machinery. Safe and sanitary conduct, sound judgement and compliant activities.
• Attention to Detail – Careful to thoroughly and safely complete work tasks to rigid quality standards, specifications and deadlines.
• Cooperation – positive attitude. Team player, flexible, takes direction and/or correction. Open to learning and growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Cleaning and sanitizing the assembly lines and the facility based on detailed sanitation specifications.
• Safe and compliant use of tools, fixtures, apparel, cleaning supplies and safety equipment in a sanitary environment.
• Repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and twisting while handling materials.
• Essential functions, duties and responsibilities may change with or without advance notice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Continuously requires vision, hearing, following directions and concentrating on details and specific production requirements. Considerable use of arms, hands, and whole-body movements, twisting, reaching, kneeling, balancing, stooping. Repetitive bending and twisting at waist with up to 15 pounds in hand. Lifting/carrying 40 pounds. in vertical lift from floor to overhead. Repetitive Squeezing, 5 pounds. Climbing ladder and using stairs.
Frequent exposure to cold environment for 8 or more hours per shift, in areas in facility with temperature as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with slippery surfaces. Some exposure to chemicals, hazards, food substances, equipment, and noise.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
• 1 or more years in food processing industry
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
La Quercia prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type in our employment policies, practices and conditions. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company Description
Recommended Skills
- Apparel
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Coordinating
- Ethics
- Food Processing