Sanitation Operator

Adams Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Group in Arbuckle, CA is seeking a Sanitation Operator to join the Operations Team. You will ensure plant sanitation and cleanliness to maintain product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This full-time, day-shift role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to follow SOPs, and strong teamwork. You will document sanitation tasks, inspect safety equipment, and support continuous improvement across meals and production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow SOPs and policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to sanitation and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and proper storage of tools.
• Perform sanitation tasks per approved procedures.
• Complete Master Sanitation Sheets (MSS).
• Conduct daily safety equipment inspections.
• Follow SOPs and required documentation.
• Communicate with supervisors and shifts to ensure continuity.
• Report accidents and near misses.
• Collaborate to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Following SOPs

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: AVO Mill - Arbuckle, CA 95912Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Manufacturing

About Adams Group

Adams Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned specialty food company built on over 110 years of a simple but powerful belief: good food starts with good people. Founded on the principle of doing the right thing, we've grown to become the most trusted provider of high-quality specialty grains, oils, and seeds—delivering quality ingredients from seed to shelf. Rooted in trusted farmer partnerships and vertically integrated operations, we combine agricultural expertise with intentional innovation to deliver specialty at scale. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and integrity isn't just what we do—it's who we are.

Our Legacy of Innovation

While we stay true to our values, our success across five generations comes from our entrepreneurial spirit and ability to adapt to the needs of a changing food landscape. Embodying the spirit of California, we push boundaries, pioneer new standards, and create better-for-all alternatives that nourish people from infancy to adulthood.

More Than a Job—A Purpose

At Adams Group, we offer more than careers; we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful. Whether you're producing high-quality ingredients, supporting sustainable practices, or building trusted relationships across our global network, your work helps nourish lives and communities across generations. We care deeply for our people, build strong relationships with our partners, deliver consistently for our customers, and enrich the communities we serve. Together, we're elevating industry standards and making a lasting impact on the world.

Join Our Story

Come be part of a legacy where good starts with you. At Adams Group, you don't just have a career—you have a legacy.

Our Core Values

• Quality in all we do
• Doing the right thing
• Building relationships for shared success
• Adapting to change
• Leaving the world better than we found it

Position Summary

The Sanitation Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Sanitation Supervisor. The Sanitation Operator is accountable and responsible for plant sanitation and cleanliness to maintain quality control and protection of product, ensuring departmental safety, environmental controls and development and training of sanitation employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by ensuring proper storage of tools and hoses, maintaining housekeeping standards, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately containing and reporting spills or unsafe conditions.
• Perform assigned sanitation tasks in accordance with approved procedures, company policies, and food safety standards.
• Complete and accurately document Master Sanitation Sheets (MSS) following assigned sanitation tasks.
• Perform daily safety equipment inspections and report any deficiencies.
• Read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sanitation procedures, and required documentation.
• Complete all required safety training and comply with company safety policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, management, and other shifts to ensure operational continuity.
• Respond and communicate with management during emergency situations as needed.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses to the Superintendent of Operations and Plant Manager.
• Collaborate with coworkers and management to support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a team-oriented work environment.
• Promote a positive and professional atmosphere for employees and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and safety-focused environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, industrial cleaning, or a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience completing sanitation documentation or production records.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, production equipment, varying temperatures, noise, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Food Safety Policy:

Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.