Sanitation 3rd

Ventura Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a dedicated sanitation professional in Birmingham, AL to clean production equipment and maintain sanitary conditions across processing areas. You will follow approved quality and sanitation procedures to ensure safe, high-quality products for customers.

The role is onsite, hourly, on the third shift, with responsibilities that include cleaning tanks, conveyors, filters, floors, and equipment, plus training new hires and completing required paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience.
• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from all production equipment, removing parts as needed and putting equipment back together for all production lines.
• Clean all processing tanks and vats, as well as cleaning or changing out filters as required.
• Assist with maintaining daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties.
• Clean floor using sanitation chemicals as required, transporting trash and other waste to the disposal area.
• Actively participate in the training of new hires and/or transfers.
• Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely.
• Comply with all GMP, Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Quality Policies, and HACCP/FSMA related requirements.
• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed.
• Communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel.

Skills

Reading & Math

Mechanical aptitude

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Sanitation responsibilities training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

To keep all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures. To maintain equipment and comply with food safety regulations to provide safe quality product to our customers.

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35201

Employment Type: Hourly

Shift: Third

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from all production equipment, removing parts as needed and putting the equipment back together for all production lines. Also responsible for cleaning overhead pipes, and conveyors.


• Clean all processing tanks and vats, as well as cleaning or changing out filters as required.


• Assist with maintaining daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties. Assist with maintenance of all sanitation related equipment.


• Clean floor using sanitation chemicals as required, transporting trash and other waste to the disposal area.


• Actively participate in the training of new hires and/or transfers.


• Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely.


• Comply with all GMP, Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Quality Policies, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as they apply to this position.


• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed.


• Communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel.


• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.


• Other duties as required.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent experience


• 1 year of experience


• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred

Knowledge And Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees


• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)


• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays


• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Requirements

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;


• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and


• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham