Lead-Sanitation Fresh- Shift 3
About The Position
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
Requirements
- High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
- Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Must have great communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English, bilingual preferred.
- Must be punctual, have excellent attendance record, and be able to cooperate with others.
- Must participate in all training programs.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift Certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Two to three years of experience in related field
Responsibilities
- Oversee the manual process of sanitizing of production plants with a focus on food contact surfaces.
- Supervise employees to ensure completion of areas.
- Oversee the chemical application in assigned areas and ensure its removal.
- Maintain a variety of routine records, and audit records completed by team employees.
- Perform all functions of a sanitation employee.
- Set up equipment and crew.
- Apply proper cleaning chemical to appropriate surfaces and equipment.
- May be asked to rotate to a different area of the plant (same position and shift) based on business need.
- Maintain daily log sheets documenting completed work.
- Audit team lead logs and documents.
- Operate forklift for chemical transportation and trash disposal.
- Engage in any critical or special situations and promptly discerns if additional resources or senior managers are needed.
- Provide direct leadership and direction settings to all shifts to ensure that accurate communication and follow-up occurs.
- Ensures corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement processes are being utilized in manufacturing and that action plans are verified and effective.
- Assist department supervisors with making go/no go decisions concerning chemical, cleaning and/or design impacts on production, maintenance, quality and sanitation issues.
- Undertake and complete special projects assigned by the Sr. Sanitation Manager as necessary.
- Provide technical expertise for environmental monitoring program development, monitoring and troubleshooting EMP.
- Communicate and escalate any safety, food safety/quality or vendor issues and provide support as needed.
- People/skill development through training and coaching.
- Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
