Janitor / Sanitation Staff (Production Reliever)

Job Summary

The Janitor/Sanitation Staff is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene throughout the bread manufacturing facility in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and company policies. In addition to sanitation duties, the employee shall be trained to perform basic production tasks and serve as a reliever for production personnel during absences, ensuring uninterrupted operations while maintaining product quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

A. Sanitation and Housekeeping

• Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment exteriors, floors, walls, drains, and workstations according to the established sanitation schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness of offices, locker rooms, restrooms, pantry, warehouse, and other common areas.
• Collect, segregate, and properly dispose of waste following company procedures.
• Replenish cleaning supplies, soap, tissue, sanitizers, and other hygiene materials as needed.
• Ensure cleaning tools and chemicals are properly stored and handled.
• Report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
• Follow all food safety, personal hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.

B. Production Relief Duties

• Serve as a reliever for absent production personnel as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
• Perform basic production tasks including ingredient preparation, dough handling, bread molding, tray loading, packaging, labeling, and palletizing after appropriate training.
• Assist in machine operation under the supervision of authorized personnel.
• Follow production schedules, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned production workstations.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP requirements, and company food safety policies during production.

C. Food Safety and Compliance

• Observe proper handwashing, personal hygiene, and uniform requirements at all times.
• Prevent cross-contamination by following sanitation and production procedures.
• Immediately report food safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or quality concerns.
• Participate in sanitation verification, inspections, and food safety audits when required.

D. Other Duties

• Assist in receiving and moving materials when necessary.
• Support inventory of cleaning materials and sanitation supplies.
• Participate in company meetings and required training programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; vocational training is an advantage.
• Previous experience in janitorial, sanitation, or food manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25 kg.
• Willing to work in a food manufacturing environment with shifting schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Willing to be cross-trained in bread production operations.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety principles is an advantage.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good attention to cleanliness, detail, and quality.
• Reliable, disciplined, and punctual.
• Flexible and willing to perform multiple functions based on operational requirements.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both production and non-production areas.
• Exposure to flour dust, heat from baking equipment, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and cold storage areas.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

Performance Indicators

• Compliance with sanitation schedules.
• Cleanliness inspection results.
• Compliance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability.
• Ability to effectively perform production relief duties.
• Minimal production downtime due to staff absences.
• Compliance with company safety policies and procedures.