Olympia Provisions Sanitation/Plant Support - Entry Level $16.50/hr

123 SE 2nd Ave near SE Ash, Portland OR

Description

Starting at $16.50 an hour Full-time As Oregon’s first USDA-approved salumeria, Olympia Provisions was established in 2009 with the vision of the relentless pursuit of mastery in the craft of charcuterie deeply rooted in rich traditions from the old world. From production to customer service, we are a passionate group of individuals obsessed with quality. As a company, we have lofty goals that aim to celebrate our local farmers, decentralize pork production, and build partnerships that enhance our communities and ecosystems. We are currently seeking a team member that shares our passion, takes a solution-oriented approach, makes safety a daily priority, and enjoys being part of a dynamic team that embraces tradition. We have current openings in our Sanitation department at our Southeast meat processing facility. Being part of the Sanitation Department, you will join a team that prides itself on the responsibility of ensuring that our sanitation standards are met on a daily basis across all equipment, process, and work areas. You will be part of a team that takes pride and ownership in ensuring equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with USDA. You will perform cleaning and sanitation duties for multiple departments under time-sensitive conditions. General Duties and Responsibilities: Load dishes/equipment into the dish machine. -Dry, inspect, and return clean equipment to their respective areas. -Maintain a separation from clean and dirty processes. This job description reflects the position's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: -Experience with the use of sanitation tools and chemicals, food safety, and the safe operation of standard sanitation equipment. -Maintain an orderly and clean work area in compliance with the safety and sanitation requirements. -Use of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices. -Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. -Experience carrying out independent tasks as well as working in a team setting. Benefits: -Benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance -PTO -Discounted Trimet Pass -Retirement Plan -Dining discounts at all of our sister establishments -Shift meal & beverage -Product discounts COVID19 Safety We've established many protocols to keep our staff and customers safe and healthy. We are looking for people who understand and appreciate the importance of social distancing, extra sanitation steps, and following state and federal safety guidelines. Work Environment: The majority of this work is performed in a standing position and can be in both refrigerated and non refrigerated environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to meat airborne particles. The floors can be slippery. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Physical Demands: The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds with the help of lifting equipment or team lift, often in a cold, refrigerated environment. To apply, please respond to this post or click here: Walk-ins welcome! Olympia Provisions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Olympia Provisions maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.