FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE

Company: Pet Food Experts
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Pet Food Experts (PFX) has been putting people first for over 80 years. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, PFX has grown to be a leading distributor of pet food and supplies servicing over 5000 independent pet retail locations in 40 plus states nationwide. PFX is an award-winning, relationship-driven, service innovator delivering best-in-class customer experiences that create long-term success and sustainability for its partners and industry at large.

Full Time Employee Benefits & Perks:

• No scheduled weekends!
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
• Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annually SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 9:00am- Until work is complete
  
  COMPENSATION: $19.00
  
  Application Deadline: There is no deadline for this position because we accept applications on an ongoing basis
  
  POSITION SUMMARY
  The Sanitation/Food Safety Associate is responsible for performing routine scheduled facility cleaning and maintenance, including but not limited to: trash collection, sweeping, dusting, washing floors/dump bin/shelves/barrels/balers, restroom cleaning, charging equipment, loading and sorting pallets, baling cardboard and assisting with pest control programs.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain the facility by supporting each department with sanitation and cleanliness needs
  • Perform duties on the Master Cleaning Schedule for daily, monthly, annual and as needed tasks
  • Adhere to food safety and quality assurance policies and procedures
  • Complete cleaning schedule logs and equipment checklists
  • Perform minor repairs to some equipment, as well as light warehouse maintenance
  • Receive and perform additional cleaning/leveling assignments as necessary
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations including GMP guidelines
  • Lifts 30-40 lbs frequently Requirements
    • Candidate must have the ability to read, write and understand English
    • Good communication skills
    • Strong attention to detail and good time-management with the ability to multi-task and follow up
    • Work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment
    • Some working knowledge of GMPs, food defense, pest control and food safety preferred
    • Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude
    • High School Education or equivalent
    • Experience operating warehouse equipment (forklift, ride-on pallet jack), preferred
    • Food industry and audit experience a plus
      *Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check
      
      Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
      
      Salary Description
      
      19.00

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