Sanitation Worker (3rd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Crew Member at Suja Life, the Sanitation Worker helps keep the food and beverage production facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. The role supports quality, safety, and cleanliness standards through routine cleaning and deep sanitation practices aligned with FDA regulations and customer expectations. The schedule is 9:00 PM–5:30 AM, with one of two possible schedules: Wednesday–Sunday or Saturday–Wednesday. Schedules are limited and not guaranteed; available schedules are offered based on business needs and staffing availability. Flexibility for mandatory overtime is required. Work is primarily in a wet, refrigerated production environment below 40°F, with occasional work in a dry warehouse up to 85°F and occasional freezer exposure as low as -10°F. Workspaces may be tight or confined, and the environment is regularly loud, exceeding 85 dBA. Required PPE includes safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, a smock, beard nets, hair nets, and steel-toed shoes. The work includes repetitive tasks, heavy manual labor, and frequent physical activity. Applicants must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.

Requirements

Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the entire shift.
Frequent lifting and carrying of hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push or pull up to 100 lbs with consistent motion.
Ability to regularly bend, kneel, squat, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with both arms.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and occasionally work at heights.
Frequent use of hands and fingers for gripping, handling, and precisely controlling tools or objects.
Ability to follow strict safety protocols and use required PPE.
Ability to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam.
Flexibility for mandatory overtime.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize the plant quickly and efficiently.
Work around large processing equipment where chemicals complete the sanitation process.
Work as a team with other crew members.
Assist in transporting heavy equipment using forklifts, pallet jacks, carts, or other devices.
Maintain and store records as needed.
Hand sweep or shovel debris and rubbish.
Gather and empty trash containers as requested.
Perform heavy manual labor, including scrubbing, brushing, water rinsing, and using foamers.
Follow SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines while in the plant.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.