Location: United,PA, USA
Sanitation / Cleaning Associate We're excited to invite you to apply for the Sanitation Cleaning Associate position at Just Born, Inc. As a family-owned business and the 11th largest candy manufacturer in the U.S.*, we've been spreading joy since 1923 from our Pennsylvania headquarters. (*Circana) Our iconic brands-MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, GOLDENBERG'S® PEANUT CHEWS®, and the world-famous PEEPS®-delight candy lovers everywhere. If you're ready to help us fulfill our mission of Bringing Sweetness to People's Lives!, we can't wait to hear from you! Position Summary: Join our team as a 3rd Shift Sanitation Associate, responsible for keeping our plant, office areas, and grounds clean, safe, and compliant with food safety standards. You'll handle cleaning tasks both inside and outside of the facility, operate equipment, manage supplies, and support various departments while following strict safety protocols. This role is vital in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and a safe work environment. Location: Bethlehem, PA Pay Rate: 25.52/hr How You'll Impact Results: • Cleaning and maintaining the sanitation of the plant, cafeteria, and office areas as required by Just Born quality standards, food safety, SQF sanitation regulations and HACCP. • Complete required paperwork and documentation daily. • Work as part of a team to maintain a clean and safe work environment to meet sanitary and safety standards. • Empty and properly dispose of debris from garbage cans and recycling. • Perform C.I.P. (clean in place) on all required equipment and work surfaces to meet quality standards. • Mix chemicals and understand chemical applications • Operate a forklift, scissor lift, high lift, pallet jack and cleaning equipment (floor scrubbers, sweepers, etc.). • Respond to internal customer requests or issues • Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and usage. • Perform outdoor sanitation tasks. • Keep cafeteria and all breakrooms clean. • Set up conference, training, and meeting rooms and clean up, storing items securely and properly. • Follow all safety requirements including, but not limited to LOTO, Confined Space, and Fall Protection. • Perform other duties as assigned, as well as fill in for other roles & departments as required Your Qualifications That Will Ensure Success: • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction • Proficient reading, writing, mathematical, and communication skills • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team • Ability to obtain forklift, high lift, and scissor lift licenses and safely operate a pallet jack (electric and manual). • Knowledge of measuring instruments • Ability to C.I.P (clean in place) • Ability to climb and work at various height levels • Ability to communicate with associates in accordance to Just Born company philosophy • Ability to understand control panels and adjust setting as needed (C.I.P) • Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted on a regular basis. • Meet GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Just Born Quality Standards, SQF sanitation regulations. • Ability to work with industrial chemicals and cleaning products. Just Born is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Our Pledge to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Just Born Quality Confections, we pledge to create a workplace where associates feel inspired to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to acting boldly with integrity, authenticity, and humility to listen, learn and grow. Part of this commitment includes creating an equitable environment for all associates and advocating for those whose voices are historically and chronically marginalized. Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people's lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together We Are Better.