Sanitation Associate - Shift 3 (Artisan Bread Team)

Rich Products Corporation; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Associate resource groups

Volunteering & community impact

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich Products Corporation, a family‑owned food company, is hiring a Sanitation Associate for our Lodi, CA plant. You will disassemble and clean production equipment, monitor CIP systems, keep logs, and train new Associates in environmental operations.

We value safety, GMP and food safety, with opportunities to grow on a Self-Directed work team. Strong communication and the ability to lift 50 pounds are required; experience in sanitation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work safely.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to train others in sanitation and environmental operations.
• Team-based, self-directed work style.
• Familiarity with Rich’s SCADA and Kleanz systems.
• Adherence to GMP and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and sets up production equipment and cleans using COP and CIP systems.
• Verifies cleaning and equipment setup; maintains CIP charts and logs.
• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies and uses bioluminescence tech to verify CIP.
• Follows the plant Master Cleaning Schedule and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Trains new Associates in environmental operations and safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes related paperwork.
• May train in other plant areas as required by the learning program.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

1 year manufacturing experience

6 months sanitation experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Strong communication skills

Train others in sanitation

Self-directed team member

Proficient in Rich’s SCADA/Kleanz

Safety, GMP, and food safety awareness

Understand operating procedures

Work on Production Improvement teams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rich SCADA system

Kleanz system

Job description

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Location: Lodi, CA, US, 95240

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for controling all environmental and in-depth equipment cleaning to ensure the safety and quality of our food products.

• Disassembles and sets up all production equipment, cleans all equipment using COP and CIP systems, verifies the proper cleaning and set-up of all equipment, puts away production and sanitation materials, drives material handling equipment, monitors/tests chemical concentration of all CIP systems.
• Maintains CIP Chart Recorders. Documents necessary information on charts and CIP logs.
• Takes inventory of sanitation supplies. Uses bioluminescence technology to verify CIP systems.
• Responsible for performing tasks according to the plant Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting of all Sanitation equipment.
• Trains new Associates on required skill sets for Environmental Operations.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Lead person.
• Will be required to train in other areas of the plant as required by the learning program, which may include Valve and Pump PM program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Six-month workexperience in Sanitation or Sanitation Teams preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must be proficient on Rich’s SCADA and/or Kleanz system
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Hourly Rate

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich’s"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.

Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.