Food Sanitation Technician, Third Shift (Onsite)

Ventura Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings options

Employee Appreciation Events and EAPs

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ventura Foods is hiring a sanitation associate to keep production areas clean and compliant with quality and sanitation procedures in Portland, OR. You will sanitize equipment, maintain tanks and filters, and assist with daily sanitation tasks across production lines.

The role requires 1 year of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with good reading, math, and communication skills. A forklift operation capability is a plus, and wearing PPE is required by policy.

Qualifications

• Must possess good reading and math skills to accurately perform the requirements of the job.
• Mechanical aptitude, good hand & eye coordination is required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines.

Responsibilities

• Keep production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment.
• Maintain equipment and comply with food safety regulations to provide safe quality product.
• Clean tanks, vats, filters, and conveyors as required.
• Assist with maintaining daily sanitation duties and equipment.
• Clean floors and transport trash to disposal area.
• Participate in training of new hires and transfers.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed.
• Follow all safety, GMP, FSMA, and quality policies.

Skills

Reading and math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

1 year of experience

Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred

Job description

Ventura Foods is hiring a sanitation associate to keep production areas clean and compliant with quality and sanitation procedures in Portland, OR. You will sanitize equipment, maintain tanks and filters, and assist with daily sanitation tasks across production lines.

The role requires 1 year of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with good reading, math, and communication skills. A forklift operation capability is a plus, and wearing PPE is required by policy.