Waste Dock Associate-B Shift (6Am - 630Pm)

Primary Job Function

The Waste Dock Associate is a member of the Develey Team and is a part of the cleaning crew whose duties are to clean and organize the Waste Dock area as well as ensure recycling is sorted and handled properly while meeting all GMP and Food Safety Standards as well as the Plant Safety Standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Detailed cleaning and up-keep of the waste dock ensuring that all equipment is properly cleaned and organized and meet the established standards for recycling and waste.
• Sweeping floors and keep the waste dock free of debris and ensure proper disposal of all waste.
• Verify proper sorting of all recycling by the janitorial team.
• Carries out the day to day cleaning and duties on the waste dock in a timely manner. Examining and maintain the gaylords for recycling.
• Comply with GMP and Food safety guidelines, identify and report food safety and food quality issues
• Operating cleaning equipment such as the tote washer, floor scrubber and high-pressure cleaning devices.
• Certified on driving a forklift as needed for proper staging on the waste dock and recycling locations.
• Operating a baler as needed.
• Monitoring open top for recyclable waste.
• Notifying the environmental manager when ready for a pickup for bottled product or liquid organic waste.
• Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the waste dock associate or any other person.
• Follow all OSHA safety guidelines required by company; working safely (wearing PPE and reporting unsafe conditions). Applying LOTO devices as needed
• Daily tasks includes disposal of organic waste and recyclable materials.
• Cleaning moving and unguarded equipment in such a manner to prevent personal injury, equipment damage and production downtime.
• Support the plant's Safety, Quality, TPM and Cost Initiatives.
• Frequently lift/moving of containers weighing 20-50 lbs.
• Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts or other devices.
• Has knowledge and understands HACCP, SQF, ISO and Safety requirements within a food manufacturing environment.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality or Senior Management. Support the SQF system through adherence to plant policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualification Requirements

• All job duties are hands on and are completely working around waste, water and cleaning materials.
• The duty requires some climbing, bending, kneeling, pulling and pushing.
• This includes using high pressure hoses.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be okay with working weekends and overtime.
• Must comply with all established food safety and GMPs, safety procedures along with OSHA rules and regulations.
• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee.
• Must have a good attendance record.