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Hodges, South Carolina, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description
Jobs for Humanity is partnering with E. A. Sween Company to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Company Name: E. A. Sween Company

Job Details
Description

We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a third-generation family-owned organization that understands the significance of our employees and that we are successful due to our incredibly committed team. We are excited to announce the search for our next team members for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Greenwood County, South Carolina! We are looking for Cleanersto join our growing team! The future is bright at E.A. Sween Company and we invite you to come grow with us! First shift position, 6:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

The Cleanerwill keep all the garbage emptied throughout the RTE facility and squeegee up wet/moist areas from the Temp Room, Receiving area through to the Prep Room, RTE, Pack Off, Freezer and Bread areas.

Essential Competencies:

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

  • Execute assigned food safety, quality, and continuous improvement procedures to ensure support of SQF requirements, regulatory requirements, and customers’ requirements.
  • Follow and perform all activities in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.

    • SAFETY AND HEALTH

  • Wear necessary safety gear wherever needed.
  • Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Quarterly Safety Training sessions for the purpose of complying with both OSHA regulations and E.A. Sween policy.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
  • Ensure all exit doors and walkways are not blocked.

    • LEADERSHIP

  • Assist in providing a friendly, positive work environment.
  • Follow Policies and Procedures of E.A. Sween Company.
  • Respect and cooperate with any work duties requested of you by your Supervisor or Lead.
  • Maintain a good attendance record.
  • Must be flexible as it relates to the basic work schedule.
  • Any work-related duty that is asked of you by your Supervisor, QA, or Lead.

    • COST (CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT)

  • Contribute to process improvements.
  • Participate in lean events.

    • CLEANING

  • Waste Control:
  • RTE
  • Empty Production garbage cans into dumpster.
  • Check the line's light indicator (near the reject puller position on the line) to determine when to empty the film canisters. Green=good, Yellow=caution/needs attention soon, Red=trouble/needs attention immediately.
  • Remove any excessively dirty garbage cans.
  • Remove full dumpsters to designated area each period (meat and cheese receiving area).
  • Make sure door to production is closed.
  • Empty the inedible tubs under all lines into dumpsters.
  • Dry up any wet areas and scrape and dispose of any debris on RTE floor during break times. (Use correct color code tools “white.”)
  • Ensure exit doors and walkways are not blocked by any dumpsters.
  • At the end of your shift, ensure all lines are cleaned of debris and ready for the next shift.
  • Pack Off
  • Empty all garbage cans into dumpster.
  • Remove full dumpsters to designated area for emptying.
  • Dry all wet areas.
  • Remove all debris from the floor in the Pack Off area.
  • Sweep floors of Pack Off at the end of your shift.
  • Temp Room
  • Remove all cardboard boxes, break them down, and place them in cardboard baler.
  • Empty baler and place in recycle bins.
  • Keep debris off floor in Temp Room, Bread, Receiving, and Freezer areas.
  • Sweep all area above at the end of your shift.
  • Line Cleaners/Tray Washers:
  • Clean all lines after breaks including the equipment on the line.
  • Ensure all trays, buckets, utensils etc. are cleaned and ready for Production use before and after breaks.
  • Rack Washers:
  • Wash garbage dumpsters as needed.
  • Continue to empty trash throughout your entire shift to assist 2nd shift start up and Sanitation.
  • When picking trash from the floor, being close to the line is not allowed.

    • EQUIPMENT/MACHINERY/PPE’s USED

  • Garbage Dumpsters
  • Garbage Cans
  • Buckets
  • Film Canisters
  • Floor Scrapers
  • Dust Pans
  • Squeegees
  • Pallet jack
  • Knives
  • Carts
  • Cardboard Baler
  • Compactor
  • Dollies
  • Metal Racks
  • Pallets
  • Dumpster

    • Requirements:

  • Must be able to communicate in English.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. rarely.
  • Must be available for occasional overtime and flexible work schedule to include occasional weekends.

    • Preferred Experience:

  • Previous food related experience.

    • Physical Environment:

  • Must be able to work in cool conditions (45 degrees)
  • Must be able to be on feet majority of the day.
  • Must be able to bend, turn, push, pull.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. rarely.
  • Must be able to reach overhead rarely.

    • Qualifications
    Skills

    Behaviors

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    Motivations

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    About this role

    Summary

    Maintain cleanliness of facility, empty trash, clean equipment, ensure safety, follow procedures.

    Job title

    Cleaners

    Experience level

    preferred experience in food related environment

    Industry

    food manufacturing

    Location requirements

    Hodges, South Carolina; remote work not allowed.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    communicate in Englishlift to 50 lbs

    Preferred skills

    food related experience

    Specializations

    sanitationcleaningfood safety
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Hodges, SC 29653, USA

    On-site City