Food Plant Sanitation Specialist

Overhill Farms, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERHILL FARMS INC. in California is hiring a Sanitation Associate to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas and related items in accordance with USDA/ SQF and GMP guidelines.

You will operate high-pressure hoses and floor scrubbers, prep cleaning chemicals under supervision, perform lockout/tagout training, and assist with waste disposal. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a fast-paced food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles equipment, foam, rinse, sanitize and reassembles production lines for use.
• Prepares approved chemical (with supervision) and transports to areas to be cleaned or sanitized.
• Wash bins, totes, shovels and other utensils for production use.
• Clean and maintain all production areas according to USDA/SQF regulations, and other areas supporting the operation as needed.
• Use power equipment such as high-pressure hoses, vacuums, floor sweepers, scrubbers and chemical foamers/sanitizer machines.
• Replenishes/refill soap, sanitizer and towels in all production and non-production areas.
• Collects and transport production waste to designated INEDIBLE area.
• Use hand tools such as squeegees, brooms and shovels.
• Train on lockout tag out (LOTO)
• Operate a forklift only if certified.
• Ensure that all health and safety guidelines are followed with GMP compliance.
• Reports potential issues to management.
• Heavy lifting up to 50lbs.

Job description

OVERHILL FARMS INC. in California is hiring a Sanitation Associate to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas and related items in accordance with USDA/ SQF and GMP guidelines.

You will operate high-pressure hoses and floor scrubbers, prep cleaning chemicals under supervision, perform lockout/tagout training, and assist with waste disposal. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a fast-paced food processing environment.