CA Sanitation Associate

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC•Sacramento, CA

13d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate cleans and sanitizes the facility, warehouse, production areas, equipment, parts, conveyors, production-line equipment, and other building areas in accordance with company procedures and food-safety standards. The role uses cleaning materials and food-grade chemicals properly and helps maintain efficiency while meeting legislative, compliance, and company requirements. It also involves supporting team members through direction, training, motivation, recognition, and constructive feedback in a continuous-improvement environment. The associate follows health and safety standards, enforces PPE use, and ensures machinery, chemicals, and tools are used according to company policies and documented properly. This is an evening-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
Knowledge of routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a food environment.
Ability to work nights and weekends regularly.
Ability to work overtime when needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of common safety requirements and expectations.
Demonstrated ability to be a team player.
Ability to work in a cold or damp environment and stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of medium to heavy objects.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in a food manufacturing facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and sanitary environment and a safe working atmosphere.
Clean and sanitize equipment, parts, rooms, and tools according to company SSOP procedures and safety, quality, and GMP procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures, including disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling parts or equipment when required.
Dispose of waste appropriately and handle chemicals and inventory safely.
Understand and use food-grade chemicals properly.
Follow company safety requirements, including LOTO, chemical-use, and PPE requirements.
Report food-safety-related issues to the management team.
Follow food-safety, safety, environmental, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Maintain sanitation-supply inventory and ensure containers are properly labeled.
Ensure equipment is safe and operating, and address issues in a timely manner.
Provide direction, training, and motivation to team members, including recognition and constructive feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.