Sanitation
Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: SANIT004355
Full-Time
Philadelphia - Plant | Philadelphia, PA 19154, USA

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday

Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM; with willingness to work overtime, different days/shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays as needed.

Pay Rate: $24.61/ hr (starting rate at 80% of the full rate)

Wage Progression:

• 80% at hire: $24.61/ hour

• 90% after 6 months: $27.68/ hour

• 100% after 1 year: $30.76/ hour

This position follows a union wage progression scale. Employees advance to the full rate after one year of continuous service.

Why you will love working at Maola Local Dairies™:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a Union comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Responsible for REWORK AND SANITATION protocols to ensure it is completed in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dump product from inventory into totes
• Pump the product into the tanks from the totes
• Completing CIP/SIP as needed
• Monitor the cooler (rework/salvage) inventory
• Complete the required rework documents
• Effectively clean all assigned areas inside and outside the manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, and general grounds.
• Utilize proper chemical usage, including floor sprays or other chemicals when necessary.
• Adhere to food safety standards developed by Moala.
• Follow instructions regarding work assignments and daily tasks.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Work in various environments, including wet or dusty conditions.
• Proficiently use plant touch screens and follow CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures.
• Operate equipment such as pressure washers, chemical foamers, electric floor machines, wet and dry vacuums.
• Lift heavy bags and boxes, push carts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Read and understand labeling on cleaning products and sanitizers.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of cleaning tools, including squeegees, mops, brooms, hand cleaning tools.
• Use ladders and/or lifts safely to clean overhead pipes, walls and tanks.
• Clean restrooms
• Perform general labor tasks, such as sweeping, cleaning, dusting, & stocking supplies
• sanitization of employee workspaces
• Remove trash from all work areas
• Process trash removal compactor
• Vacuuming floors
• Cleaning and servicing break rooms
• Cleaning windows
• Cleaning up spills
• Restocking all supplies as needed throughout the day
• Giving support to other departments when needed i.e. hand stacking, supporting batching functions, other duties as assigned, etc…
• Perform duties as required and assigned.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• Forklift certified preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
• Must proactively direct value-added work under slack conditions.
• Can properly fill out all required documentation.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written,
    visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered
    appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
  • Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
  • Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
  • Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer
    requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
  • Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
  • Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
  • Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
  • Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that
    collective goals are met.
  • Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and
    valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 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.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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