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Location: Motley, MN, US, 56466 Req ID: 40616 Segment: Sanitation

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for ensuring that sanitation is compliant with company standards and policies.

• Cleans and sanitizes the production lines in LIP1, LIP2, and LINP.
• Cleans and sanitizes the general plant according to Master Sanitation Schedule
• Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing
• Ensures that working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination
• Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department specific cleaning form
• Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards, etc.) and takes to be cleaned and sanitized – reassembles once cleaned
• Ensures internal drains are clean and working
• Maintains plant cleanliness ( i.e., waste receptacles, carts, plastic pallets)
• Maintains Parts cleaning rooms – including parts organization, cleaning supplies, brushes, buckets, floor squeegees.
• Cleans other plant areas per master sanitation schedule – nonproduction areas
• Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift to access or move equipment
• Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery
• Performs other assigned duties as required

Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all other food safety requirements

Performs Lock-Out Tag-Out per posted procedures to ensure machinery is safe to work on

Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling

May be certified in the use of the motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Forklift

High School Diploma or GED

Demonstrate ability to understand and take directions

One year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. One- to three-year working experience in Sanitation

Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations

Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to question

Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team's performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products

Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to the hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time

Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; working longer hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed

Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently or in teams and when to involve the Team Leader or Supervisor

Ability to sit, stand and walk about the facility. Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds – boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins, machine parts, belts – ask for help for lifting heavier items

Ability to operate powered equipment. Ability to use a full range of motion in both arms, hands, and legs.

Ability to work on concrete floors in a cool, wet and damp environment.

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Annual Range/Hourly Rate $20.60 - $20.60

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: Competitive compensation Health & financial benefits Paid time off Parental leave Family planning support Flexible work policy Associate resource groups Volunteering & community impact opportunities Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.