Sanitation Operator

Rolling-Hills-Nut-Company; Hickman (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling-Hills-Nut-Company in Hickman, CA is seeking a full-time Sanitation Operator to ensure food safety and sanitation in processing areas. You will operate cleaning equipment, maintain logs, and coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet GMP standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of sanitation experience, and preferred bilingual English/Spanish. Must be able to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays, and wear required PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (Spanish bilingual preferred).
• Understanding of sanitation fundamentals and chemical handling.
• Must be comfortable with heights; Boom Lift/Ladders exposure.
• Attention to detail and recordkeeping accuracy.
• Ability to work full-time including overtime, Mon-Fri with some Saturdays.
• Team-oriented and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Clean according to schedule using specialized equipment.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance.
• Keep accurate logs of cleaning activities.
• Identify cleaning needs and suggest improvements.
• Wear PPE as required and handle chemicals safely.
• May assist other departments as needed.

Skills

English literacy

Sanitation basics

Height safety

PPE usage

Recordkeeping

Team player

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Boom Lift certification

Job description

• Location 3443 MONTPELIER RD,HICKMAN, CA, 95323-9611,United States
• Base Pay $18.75 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company food safety and personnel safety procedures.
• Understand and follow cleaning procedures as trained including “Lockout Tag Out” to ensure consistent results.
• Conduct routine activities according to a defined schedule. Conduct basic cleaning activities.
• Learn and apply specialized cleaning techniques including various floor cleaning machines, foam cleaner application, dry ice machine use, and steam cleaning.
• Communicate with and work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance departments.
• Work with a high level of independence and proactively assist with identifying cleaning needs in the facility.
• Properly handle chemicals and operate equipment as instructed.
• Must be able to wear all necessary PPE which can include rain suits, rubber boots, eye protection safety glasses/googles, face shields, bump caps, hearing protection, hand protection (rubber chemical resistant gloves), and respirator mask depending on the task performed.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of cleaning activities per recordkeeping best practices.
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above-mentioned and may include assisting other departments with reasonable and related tasks

Requirements

What You Will Need

• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.
• Understanding of sanitation fundamentals, including chemical handling best practices and avoiding cross-contamination.
• Must be comfortable with heights. Use of a “Boom Lift”/ladders/equipment mezzanines for cleaning high areas is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks and records.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures as trained.
• Ability to work as a team and communicate in an effective manner.
• Must be available to work a full-time schedule including overtime, typically Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday work for special cleaning projects as needed. Some flexibility in schedule possible if arranged in advance with supervisor.

What Will Put You Ahead

• High school diploma
• 3 years of relevant sanitation experience
• Forklift or Boom Lift certification or experience
• Lockout Tag Out - LOTO experience
• Bilingual English / Spanish

Summary

Under the supervision of the Sanitation Coordinator, the sanitation operator engages in general and specialized cleaning and sanitation activities in food processing areas, assists with other duties as needed, and supports general GMP compliance of the facility.