Bilingual Sanitation Supervisor

AppleOne Employment Services; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks a skilled Bilingual Sanitation Supervisor to lead our sanitation team in a food manufacturing setting in Oxnard, CA. You will oversee daily sanitation activities, ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards, and drive improvements with your team.

The role requires 5+ years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related sanitation or food manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Experience with chemical handling and equipment sanitation.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and workplace safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the sanitation team and assign daily work.
• Ensure production equipment, floors, walls, utensils, and facility areas are cleaned and sanitized.
• Monitor cleaning activities and inspect areas to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Ensure proper handling, mixing, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, PPE, chemical safety, and LOTO.
• Ensure employees follow company safety and food safety procedures.
• Maintain sanitation schedules, daily logs, chemical inventory, and other required records.
• Identify sanitation, food safety, and safety issues and ensure corrective actions.
• Support food safety audits, inspections, and quality control activities.
• Provide coaching and feedback to sanitation employees on performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading equipment panels

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Bilingual Sanitation Supervisor

Pay: $70,000–$75,000/year DOE

Shift: 7:00 PM–5:00 AM, Monday–Friday, Some Saturdays may be required for overtime.

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced Bilingual Sanitation Supervisor to lead our sanitation team in a food manufacturing environment. This role will oversee daily sanitation activities and ensure the facility meets all food safety, sanitation, quality, and employee safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related sanitation or food manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Experience with chemical handling and equipment sanitation.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and workplace safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and operate computerized equipment panels in English.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and work around production equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment and moderate to loud noise.
• Ability to work extended shifts and occasional Saturdays as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the sanitation team and assign daily work.
• Ensure production equipment, floors, walls, utensils, and facility areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Monitor cleaning activities and inspect areas to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Ensure proper handling, mixing, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Train employees on sanitation procedures, PPE, chemical safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ensure employees follow company safety and food safety procedures.
• Maintain sanitation schedules, daily logs, chemical inventory, and other required records.
• Identify sanitation, food safety, and safety issues and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Support food safety audits, inspections, and quality control activities.
• Provide coaching and feedback to sanitation employees regarding performance, attendance, and training needs.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a safe work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve sanitation processes, productivity, safety, and efficiency.
• Follow all company policies and applicable food safety and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

AppleOne is a diverse, inclusive employer that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. As a dedicated employer, we abide by equal opportunity, disability accommodations, and protected veteran status.

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.