0401 - Food Safety Team Member - General Labor (Day)

Fortrex, operating as a leader in food safety solutions, specializes in providing both contract sanitation and chemistry services for the food processing industry. With over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America and more than 50 years of experience, Fortrex is committed to fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize safety and quality. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Fortrex supports operations in over 250 plants throughout North America, ensuring a widespread impact on food safety standards across the continent.

At Fortrex, the mission is clear: to protect the food supply by eliminating risks, allowing families everywhere to eat without fear. This mission is supported by a core set of values including Protect What Matters, Deliver On Our Promises, Win as a Team, and Advance a Safer Future. These principles guide all actions within the company, emphasizing safety, ethical standards, collaboration, and innovation toward sustainable food safety solutions.

The position of Food Safety Sanitor is critical within Fortrex's operational framework. This role focuses on performing sanitation labor by meticulously executing the eight steps of sanitation, all while strictly adhering to food safety and workplace safety policies. Individuals in this role work closely with leads and management to ensure that all sanitation procedures are rigorously followed, directly contributing to the overall quality and safety of food products manufactured at the facilities.

Candidates for this role should be prepared for the physical demands of the job, including frequently lifting hoses, equipment, and chemical containers. The position also requires the use of specific personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shields, eye goggles, aprons, boots, and safety glasses to safely handle chemicals and other sanitation tasks. Working conditions may involve exposure to chemicals and environments with extreme temperature fluctuations, requiring the ability to stand, lift, and crouch for extended periods safely.

Responsibility extends to using Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) procedures and strictly following all safety protocols to mitigate risks. The Food Safety Sanitor plays an essential safety role, ensuring that all tasks are performed responsibly and with care to maintain a sanitary and risk-free production environment. This attention to safety and detail is paramount in supporting Fortrex's overarching goal of delivering top-quality products free from contamination risks.

Fortrex offers a supportive work environment that aligns with its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The company provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and complies with all relevant laws protecting employees and applicants. By joining Fortrex as a Food Safety Sanitor, you become part of a team dedicated to the vital cause of food safety, contributing meaningfully to a safer food supply chain and gaining access to comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.