Utility/Sanitation Worker 1st shift - GA Foods

The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from Iowa to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia...and even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing firms in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge you and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You have come to the right place.

Basic Utility/Sanitation Worker Purpose:

GA Foods is hiring a Utility/Sanitation Worker to assist in maintaining a clean operation and proper sanitation of service articles and equipment. This is an entry-level position in a food production environment, with no previous experience required. The ideal Utility/Sanitation Worker will be a candidate with proven outstanding attendance record who is looking to grow with a company.

Utility/Sanitation Worker Responsibilities, Including but not Limited To:

• Performs equipment cleaning, dishwashing, general cleaning, scrubbing, floor cleaning, restroom cleaning and other related work in keeping the plant, offices and grounds clean using in-house cleaning equipment, aids and preparations
• Maintain cleanliness and follow proper sanitation procedures for food preparation equipment, coolers, freezers, sinks, restrooms, dishroom, general work areas and dock, waste (outside garbage)
• Assist kitchen staff with packing and portioning of meals as needed
• Prepares and cleans dock area as needed throughout the work day, compacts trash and cardboard, empties, sprays and pushes transporter warmers to pot room, cleans parking areas and ground
• Participate in company-required training
• Other duties as assigned by management

Utility/Sanitation Worker Requirements:

• No prior experience required, preference given to candidates with production background
• Able to follow instructions/directions
• Able to meet employer's attendance standards
• Good communication skills
• Team Player
• Food Safety Certification or ServSafe Certification a plus
• Work Schedule: 6am-2:30pm

Physical Demands:

• Under 1/3: Climb or balance, Taste or smell
• 1/3 to 2/3: Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Over 2/3: See, Stand, Walk, Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms, Talk or hear

Weight Lifting/Exertion

• 1/3 to 2/3: Up to 50 lbs.
• Over 2/3: Up to 25 lbs.

Drug-Free Work Place / Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer