At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire a Sanitation Associate based in DuBois, PA!

The Sanitation Associate role conducts production equipment cleaning, floor and facilities cleaning, chemical handling, pest control and building upkeep. Supports company goals, processes, and procedures to ensure highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains required documentation current and accurately
• Must be able to clean the interior/exterior of the plant, floors and walls, drains, and conveyors as assigned
• Discard trash from different areas of the facility
• Cleans ingredient staging area warehouse and coolers, and other areas as needed
• CIP tanks and lines as needed
• Perform duties as per master sanitation schedule
• Clean thoroughly and efficiently while placing high importance on food safety and the quality of the product being produced.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 6 – 9 months experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required is acceptable
• Must have a good working knowledge of CIP systems and chemicals used in cleaning

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Successful performance of this job requires an individual to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Good working knowledge of CIP systems and chemicals used in cleaning

• Computer experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell;
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may regularly be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to powder dust, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, genetic testing information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by state, federal or local law. All employment practices and personnel actions, including hiring, termination, job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training are made without regard to any status protected under applicable law. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization, whether that is a new hire, a transfer to another position, or a promotion.

This policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of Danone North America, including, but not limited to, employees, vendors, customers and their employees, contract and temporary workers and anyone else on the Company’s property.

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

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