Sanitation Associate 1 at GA Foods – St. Petersburg, Florida

The GA Foods team is a diverse and energetic group. We are based in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida, but can be found from Iowa to New Jersey, Texas to Georgia...and even more locations as we have become one of the fastest growing firms in our industry. We thrive on our "One Team" company culture and promote teamwork and leadership within the organization. Looking for a job that will challenge you and motivate you to achieve your highest potential? You have come to the right place.

Basic Utility/Sanitation Worker Purpose:

GA Foods is hiring a Utility/Sanitation Worker to assist in maintaining a clean operation and proper sanitation of service articles and equipment. The ideal Utility/Sanitation Worker will be a candidate with proven outstanding attendance record who is looking to grow with a company.

Utility/Sanitation Worker Responsibilities, Including but not Limited To:

• Performs equipment cleaning, dishwashing, general cleaning, scrubbing, floor cleaning, restroom cleaning and other related work in keeping the plant, offices and grounds clean using in-house cleaning equipment, aids and preparations
• Maintain cleanliness and follow proper sanitation procedures for food preparation equipment, coolers, freezers, sinks, restrooms, dishroom, general work areas and dock, waste (outside garbage)
• Assist kitchen staff with packing and portioning of meals as needed
• Prepares and cleans dock area as needed throughout the work day, compacts trash and cardboard, empties, sprays and pushes transporter warmers to pot room, cleans parking areas and ground
• Participate in company-required training
• Other duties as assigned by management

Utility/Sanitation Worker Requirements:

• No prior experience required, preference given to candidates with production background
• Able to follow instructions/directions
• Able to meet employer's attendance standards
• Good communication skills
• Team Player
• Food Safety Certification or ServSafe Certification a plus
• Schedule: 6AM-2PM or until the end of production, including mandatory weekend work based on business needs

Physical Demands:

• Under 1/3: Climb or balance, Taste or smell
• 1/3 to 2/3: Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl
• Over 2/3: See, Stand, Walk, Use hands to finger/handle/feel, Reach with hands and arms, Talk or hear

Weight Lifting/Exertion:

• 1/3 to 2/3: Up to 50 lbs.
• Over 2/3: Up to 25 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs. GA Foods also provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

GA Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC (GA Foods) is proud to be a Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.