Sanitation

TheogCompanies; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

TheogCompanies in Salinas, CA is seeking a Sanitation team member responsible for cleaning production equipment and areas in a food manufacturing plant, under QA supervision.

You will monitor chemical levels, assist with changeovers, and ensure GMPs/SOPs are followed; requires English/Spanish fluency and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt role with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years general experience in Manufacturing/Production or Sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Understand plant equipment, operation and design to disassemble and reassemble for cleaning.
• Maintain sanitary conditions across equipment, lines and drains during shifts.
• Monitor chlorine levels for hand dips and QUAT levels for foot dips.
• Assist changeovers with sanitation needs and follow GMPs/SOPs.
• Comply with health, safety and emergency requirements and participate in meetings.
• Train/oversee new sanitation staff as needed and ensure sanitation coverage.
• Respond promptly to unclean conditions and maintain safe use of equipment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanning device

Job description

Title: Sanitation
Salary Range: $22 Hourly
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: B Shift, Monday - Saturday
Location: Salinas, CA

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the shift Q.A. Crew Lead and/or Q.A. Supervisor, is responsible for cleaning production equipment and areas in a Food Manufacturing plant. Perform other duties as assigned.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Understand plant equipment, operation, and design in order to efficiently and correctly disassemble and reassemble for cleaning and sanitizing purposes.
• Maintain areas of responsibility in a sanitary manner during the processing shifts including, but not limited to, equipment, processing lines, production areas, drains, etc. in a timely manner to comply with GMP’s and other company cleanliness standards.
• Monitor chlorine levels for hand dips.
• Monitor QUAT levels for foot dips.
• Assist on product changeovers regarding sanitation needs.
• Comply with all Company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and any/all established processes, whether established by their manager, by the company or by law.
• Comply with all health, safety, security, and emergency requirements that are communicated to them, whether established by their manager, by the company, or by law.
• Participate in department tailgates and meetings as requested.
• Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person.
• Trained to prepare, use, and remove cleaning chemicals according to guidelines and in a safe manner.
• May instruct and oversee the activities of new employees of the Sanitation Department.
• Ensure application and removal of sanitizing agents when and where applicable to avoid any food contamination.
• Respond to any unclean conditions as they arise.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and write fluently in both English and Spanish to the shift Crew Lead, Supervisor, as well as other levels of management as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (such as safety rules, standard operating procedures and chemical labels).
• Must have good recordkeeping skills.
• Must be accurate and very detailed orientated.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use a handheld scanning device such as, hold the device, follow screen prompts and instructions, and push buttons on the device.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 1-2 years general experience in Manufacturing/Production or Sanitation to include systems and procedures.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf

Department: QA & Food Safety
This is a non-management position
This is a full-time position