Sanitation Team Member PM - Brooklyn

The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for helping the facility meet mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and building areas. This role cleans, scrubs, and sanitizes equipment, rooms, and grounds, supports Production with cleanup projects, and works with team members to meet daily sanitation schedules. Safety, reliability, attention to detail, and adherence to Whitsons policies, OSHA regulations, applicable laws, and the Management Operating Structure are fundamental expectations of this role.

Facility & Equipment Sanitation

• →Help keep the facility audit ready at all times by cleaning, scrubbing, and sanitizing the exterior of all equipment, tanks, stairs, walls, floors, baseboards, handrails, sinks, drains, and trash cans throughout the facility; perform the daily exterior cleaning of machinery.
• →Clean assigned rooms throughout the facility by mopping, sweeping, wiping, and similar tasks; keep outside grounds clean year-round; clean common and office areas on occasion; assist production staff with major cleanup projects as needed.

Teamwork, Safety & Compliance

• →Take direction from sanitation leadership to resolve sanitation-related issues; work with Production and other team members to meet sanitation schedules while maximizing productivity; report sanitation work problems promptly and help team members solve them.
• →Follow all Whitsons policies, OSHA regulations, applicable laws, and the Management Operating Structure; adhere to all facility, OSHA, and safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and chemicals; actively participate as a member of assigned teams; perform all other duties as assigned.

$17.50/hour

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete all Whitsons and government-mandated training as required.

Experience

• Food plant or food manufacturing experience preferred; no prior sanitation experience required — on-the-job training is provided.

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Willingness to learn, follow written and verbal instructions, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

• Food Safety & Compliance: Follows sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and PPE requirements; adheres to all Whitsons policies, OSHA, and safety regulations at all times.
• Execution & Reliability: Completes assigned cleaning and sanitizing tasks thoroughly and on schedule; reports to work as scheduled; delivers consistent, dependable results every shift.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates care in cleaning equipment, drains, floors, and hard-to-reach areas; checks completed work and corrects missed areas before production resumes.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with sanitation team members, Production, and leadership; participates actively on assigned teams and helps others meet shared goals.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and respectfully with team members and leadership; asks questions when unsure and reports problems and safety concerns promptly.
• Safety Awareness: Recognizes and reports hazards; uses equipment, chemicals, and PPE correctly; works safely around machinery, wet floors, and extreme temperatures.
• Professionalism: Arrives prepared and on time; maintains proper dress and hygiene standards; takes direction well and represents Whitsons positively in all interactions.

Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are aligned with production and sanitation schedules, and extended hours, including evenings and/or weekends, may be required.

Travel Requirements

This position may require travel to multiple work sites and occasional out-of-state travel.

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is required to stand on their feet for the majority of the workday; frequently sit, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, and controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, specifically the packing and warehousing areas, including regular movement in and out of storerooms and near heavy machinery and freezers. Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) is common due to cooking and refrigeration equipment, and work with cleaning chemicals and outdoor grounds may be required. The noise level is moderate to loud.