Sanitation Laborer - Shift Flex (74270)

Ventura Coastal; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Coastal, LLC is hiring for a full-time Sanitation/General Labor position at the Visalia plant (Visalia, CA 93291). The role involves cleaning in the production area, weed control, and yard cleanup, with duties varying daily under supervisor direction.

The position requires 1 year sanitation experience, forklift certification or ability to obtain one, and a high school diploma or equivalent desirable. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in sanitation.
• Must have a forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• English language ability desirable.
• High school graduate or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in a plant manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide janitorial and general labor in the manufacturing area as directed.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule duties.
• Prepare cleaning chemical foaming agents, detergents, acids, and alkali solutions.
• Clean control panels, maintain chemical cages, replenish sanitizing dip tanks.
• Teardown and reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Communicate issues to supervisor and maintain safety practices.
• Maintain clean working areas and practice good hygiene.
• Attend reliably and be punctual; professional around visitors and vendors.
• Report safety and quality issues to on-duty supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Sanitation

Forklift license

English

High school diploma

Plant/manufacturing exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Visalia Plant - Visalia, CA 93291, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.88 - $22.88 Hourly, Job Shift: 3rd Shift, Job Category: Sanitation, Work Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291

Hourly Rate: $22.88 (Overtime and weekends may be required)

Shift Information

• We are hiring for a Flex Shift position which will cover all three shifts where needed.
• Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm
• Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hour
• Shift: 3rd Shift 10pm - 6:30am | Shift Differential $0.80 hour

Job Summary

Provide janitorial and general labor services in the manufacturing area as directed by supervisor. These tasks will change daily and may consist of cleaning in the production area, weed control, and yard clean-up, or other manual labor duties as needed. In the absence of this position, the Production Laborer will perform these job duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately. All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor or the supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Perform janitorial and general labor functions in the manufacturing area as needed and directed.
• Follow and complete specific duties outlined in Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Prepare cleaning chemical foaming agents, detergents, acids, and alkali solutions.
• Cleaning of control panels, maintaining supplies in chemical cage and replenish sanitizing dip tanks.
• Teardown and reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Communicate with supervisor of issues and concerns.
• Pro-active attitude towards cleaning and sanitizing.
• Follow all safety rules and practices to include the wearing of all essential personal protective equipment.
• Wash down and foam floors, tank alcoves, flow panels, processing equipment.
• Operate and maintain foamer equipment. Calculate chemical doses and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations of basic chemical titration.
• End cap all lines, flow panels, tanks, and equipment when not in use.
• Maintain all working areas clean including sweeping floors and removing trash.
• Follow all personal hygiene and food safety practices.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude always.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors and other visitors to the plant.
• Report food safety and quality issues immediate supervisor or supervisor on duty.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 1 year experience in sanitation
• Must have a forklift license or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to speak English desirable.
• High school graduate or equivalent desirable.
• Previous experience in a plant manufacturing environment desirable.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities.
• The ability to work under pressure is a must.
• 100% standing, climbing ladders and stairs in a normal manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks for extended periods.