Scrap Hauler - 3rd Shift

Job overview

This is an hourly manufacturing role based in a plant setting. The position focuses on keeping the processing and production areas sanitary, maintaining overall building cleanliness, sanitizing machinery and equipment when needed, and tracking scrap totals and variances on visual management boards. The job also includes additional duties as assigned.

Key duties

• Receive work instructions from the lead or supervisor and clean floors, walls, equipment, and related parts as needed.
• Use foaming systems and high-pressure washing equipment in line with the assigned work instructions.
• Follow MSDS guidance and approved handling practices when working with cleaning chemicals.
• Sweep floors with a push broom and remove any standing water.
• Clear debris from work areas and dispose of it correctly, including use of cleaned trash containers.
• Collect and remove trash and waste materials such as boxes, plastic, packets, damaged goods, damaged skids, bag ties, and similar items from assigned areas.
• Handle and replace chemicals and chemical drums safely.
• Move pallets and other equipment safely using material-handling equipment.
• Cross-train in other sanitation functions as needed.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by management.

Physical demands

• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs maximum and to frequently lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• Work may involve extended time on your feet, repeated motions, bending, and stooping.

Experience and skills

Success in this role calls for practical experience in food production and/or sanitation, along with familiarity with production activities, equipment, and quality expectations that support product safety and consistency. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important, as is the ability to quickly identify problems and respond with sound judgement. The job also calls for a person who can address quality, sanitation, and technical issues in a timely and resourceful way.

Standards and accountability

The person in this role is responsible for following sanitation, quality assurance, and safety standards. That includes cleaning and sanitizing equipment under the sanitation program, supporting product compliance with quality policies, and following training on plant safety practices to protect self and others while performing daily work.

Work environment and schedule

This position is in a manufacturing plant with heavy machinery and equipment. It is a full-time onsite role. The title indicates a third-shift schedule. Specific start and end times were not provided.

Benefits

Eligible employees and their dependents may have access to benefit options designed to support health, protection, savings, and overall wellbeing. Available programs may include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; screenings and assessments; paid time off and company holidays; leave programs; recognition and training; employee assistance; wellbeing and family support programs; and financial benefits such as 401(k), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and disability coverage. Benefit availability may depend on role, region, union status, and other employment factors, and is governed by the applicable plan documents.

Equal opportunity

The employer states that all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Candidates needing an accommodation for the hiring process should contact the employer using the provided accommodation contact information.

Additional notes

This job posting states that duties may change or be added with or without notice.