Sanitation Worker

US Foods

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15.50–$17
SKILLS
Budgeting, Butcher, Cleaning Equipment, English Language, Food Safety, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Plant Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Operations, Testing, Warehousing
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago
THE STOCK YARDS STORY

We’ve been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years, based on rigid meat-selection criteria, precise beef aging and expert trimming. Whatever your need, from white-linen presentation to casual family dining, our procurement experts will find the best-quality options that work for your budget and pack-size needs, carefully selected from our extensive meat assortment.

Primary role of Sanitation Crew Member is cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements.

1st shift
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, OT and Saturdays as needed.
Houston, TX Stock Yards, formerly Gourmet Ranch

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Each item should account for 10% or more):
  • Perform cleaning and sanitation of plant equipment and environment in a through and safe manner.
  • Operate cleaning systems and equipment as trained and specified.
  • Ensure all quality assurance (Pre-Op) checks are performed at designated intervals.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping of performed testing and recording charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
  • Adhere to all current SOP's, procedures, and quality requirements.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility and common areas.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments.
  • Obtain and maintain training, certifications, and licenses that are required.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned that are necessary, required, or directed by plant management.

SUPERVISION: None

RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Internal: Required interaction with all employees of responsibility throughout the company.
  • External: NA.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education/Training: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
  • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Must be able to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
  • Must be able to work for periods of time in a freezer environment -10°F to +10°F with company-provided apparel.
  • Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime with or without notice.

Related Experience/Requirements:
Minimum one year sanitation, production or warehouse experience required, preferably in a food environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is cool and wet with temperatures ranging from 34 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit.  Ability to wear personal protective equipment. 

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $15.50 and $17.00 hr.
As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

About the Company

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US Foods

As one of America's top 10 largest private companies, we offer talented professionals outstanding opportunities for personal and professional development. We maintain a strong focus on growth in a high-performance environment.

That means your work will be challenging and rewarding. We conduct business in a highly ethical manner and maintain an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety and environmental responsibility.

As important, we encourage collaboration and value each member of our diverse and talented team.

US Foods is one of America's leading foodservice distributors to restaurants, healthcare and hospitality facilities, government operations and educational institutions.

We offer more than 350,000 national brand products and our own high-quality private label items ranging from meats to produce to frozen foods.

US Foods is based in Rosemont, Ill., and proudly employs about 25,000 associates in more than 60 locations.

The company is owned by funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production