Salm Partners, LLC ยท 2 weeks ago
Vat Washer
Denmark, WI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSalm Partners, LLC is a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat sausages and hot dogs. The Vat Washer role involves cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Move materials, equipment, parts, or supplies to and from work areas and cleaning room, using cart, pallet jack, or forklift
Sweep, squeegee, shovel or scrape loose debris and scrap into appropriate containers
Weigh inedible barrels, complete Inedibles Log and dispose of waste properly
Set up cleaning equipment; connect hoses and lines to drop-down station and other equipment in order to regulate pressure and flow of water and chemicals from system
Scrub, scrape, and spray meat vats, inedible material vats, parts, equipment, buckets, pans, etc, using brushes, chemicals and high-pressure water hoses
Use appropriate cleaning solutions according to formulas
Presoak, clean, rinse and sanitize parts, equipment, meat vats, buckets, pans, etc
Rinse objects and place them on drying racks
Use the vat lifter to raise and lower vats; spray clean, and ensure vats are thoroughly cleaned at all angles
Sanitize meat vats as required; complete Meat Vat Tag and request an inspection; once the inspection is completed and the tag initialed, apply vat seal
Perform general housekeeping and sanitation duties to maintain the inedibles area in a clean state
Perform more extensive sanitation tasks as assigned on Master Sanitation days as requested
Provide backup assistance on the packaging production line as needs dictate
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required
Exercise safety precautions when using chemicals, making sure to use the appropriate cleaning chemicals specific to the task being performed
Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies
Operate forklift, pallet jack and other material handling equipment
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and with changing environmental conditions, including heat, cold and wet
Must be self-motivated and comfortable working alone
Must be able to tolerate working with industrial cleaning chemicals and follow all established chemical handling procedures at all times
Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Must have basic math skills
Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand, bend, reach, walk, and talk or hear
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
The partner must regularly lift up to 40#, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50#
Each partner is required to wear appropriate Shoes for Crews sanitation boots to ensure firm footing in all conditions
Gloves, hearing protection, goggles, face shield, rain suit, and rubber boots are required in the course of the work being performed
Partners are required to wear frocks and hairnets at all times on the production floor
Preferred
Previous forklift experience is preferred, and must be able to achieve forklift certification
Benefits
401(k) with a company match
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid short-term disability
Life insurance policies
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Salm Partners, LLC
Salm Partners is a contract manufacturer of fully cooked, premium sausage and hot dog products.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners
2024-01-03Acquired
2020-12-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Rick Goodman
CMO/ Executive Vice President
Paul Reich
Chief Business Development Officer
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