Nutrition Sanitation Specialist (Ameri-Pac -St. Joseph, MO)

Description

Do you have experience in plant/facility production, quality control, and sanitation?  Perhaps experience with cleaning solutions and materials.  Are you willing to work in a dusty environment and don't mind being outside in the elements during summer and winter?  If you said yes, we want to hear from you!

For a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products, animal feed, and specialty chemicals and ingredients.  Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment.  Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position:

The Nutrition Sanitation Specialist will ensure all production equipment, implements, containers, and tools are cleaned and dried properly, keep buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition, and perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning pipes, cleaning tops of pallets, cleaning windows, and completing food safety inspections throughout the facility. The specialist will also support the Operations team in the day-to-day operations.

  Essential Job Functions: 

• Thoroughly wash and dry barrels, buckets, scoops, and equipment per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and Food Safety Standards.  
• Follow the Master Cleaning Schedule as necessary. Note deviations on lists/schedules and monitor areas to see if they need to be cleaned less or more frequently. 
• Maintain cleanliness of washroom, clean room, & warehouse areas.   
• Clean and maintain production areas, warehouse, grounds, and equipment as per Master Cleaning Schedule. 
• Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures and ensure food safety. 
• Mix water, detergents, or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications. 
• Notify managers concerning the need for repairs or additional maintenance to building operating systems or structures. 
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties. 
• Remove snow, weeds, and trash from outside of all buildings. Perform primary lawn care. 
•  Conduct Area Re-Cleans, Corrective Actions, and Audit Prep.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems to management, up to and including stopping a production line. 
• Comply with all Food Safety Guidelines, Ameri-Pac work rules, Ameri-Pac Standard Operating Procedures, FDA and OSHA guidelines, and Federal and State workplace laws. 

 Essential Job Requirements: 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED 
• Experience: None 
• Required Skills: Self-Motivated, Time Management, Ability to work alone and occasionally in teams,
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of cleaning materials, scissor lift, forklift, floor scrubber, power washer, LO/TO, Computer Skills (Email, ERP Systems, Microsoft Applications, Smartsheet’s)
•  Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lb regularly and pull pallets /climb when necessary. Ability to work in wet and dusty work environment and also ability to brave the outside elements (heat/snow/ice). Ability to work with chemicals that may cause irritation. 
•  **All attendance records will be checked when determining employment or advancement with the company. 

Limitations and Disclaimer:  

• This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties, responsibilities, or skills needed by the employee occupying this position. This describes the general nature and level of work to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 
•  Requirements represent minimal levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. 
•  All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health and safety or other employees. 

Compensation and Benefits:

 In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $15.96 to $21.28 per hour.  Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.  This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. 

Our Nutrition business line is able to hire in the following states:   

AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MN, MO, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI   

Our Nutrition business line is unable to hire in the following states:   

AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, IN, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, WY  

Wilbur-Ellis Feed, LLC is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and is a marketer and distributor of value-added nutrition ingredients in North America and Asia-Pacific.  Wilbur Ellis provides feed solutions to our customers and suppliers in the Livestock, Pet Food, and Aquaculture Industries.   Providing a complete supply chain, including logistics, warehousing, and customer service, in addition to expertise in import/export and regulatory, sets Wilbur-Ellis apart from our competitors.  We understand the importance of providing on-time delivery of specified products and honoring our commitments to suppliers and customers.

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer 

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed, specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.
 

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.
 

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Job Code:NUTRI011633