Sanitation Tech

Jjsnackfoods; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

Jjsnackfoods in Vernon, California, is seeking a dedicated sanitation worker. The role involves maintaining hygienic conditions within the production facility, supporting compliance, and ensuring cleanliness across various levels and equipment.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent knowledge in food manufacturing sanitation. Candidates must be capable of lifting 70 lbs consistently and perform cleaning in diverse environments. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D or extensive previous knowledge in food manufacturing sanitation.
• Willingness to learn and consistently execute sanitation processes.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform elevated cleaning responsibilities using various equipment.
• Complete sanitation tasks to compliance expectations with limited supervision.
• Manage cleaning chemicals while wearing proper PPE.

Skills

Sanitation for Food Knowledge

Managing Relationships/Teamwork

Interpersonal skills/Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Knowledge of food manufacturing processes

Job description

Position Summary

To maintain proper control and cleaning of the entire plant to ensure all products are produced in a hygienically clean facility. Willing and capable of being professionally trained and will assist the department leaders in their efforts to build a sustainable team and sanitation program. Capable of assisting with the critically important task of cleaning the line and facility to ensure products are produced on clean equipment, in a hygienic environment. Being the change agent that makes the facility and company better. Capable and totally committed to assisting the department & company meet or exceed compliance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Must be able to safely perform elevated cleaning responsibilities using ladders, man lifts, platforms, and articulating lifts.
2. Must be able to work in cold, wet, hot, dusty, slippery, and/or closed space areas for extended periods of time.
3. Must have the ability and dexterity to clean all types of surfaces from various positions and angles, for example, underneath, above or inside.
4. Must have mechanical ability to use small hand tools and equipment as needed, e.g., pressure washers, steam cleaners, mechanic tools/wrenches and powered tools.
5. Must be able to consistently complete all sanitation tasks and responsibilities to compliance expectations with limited supervision.
6. Must be able to manage cleaning and sanitizing chemicals while wearing proper PPE.
7. Must be able to lift and carry 70 lbs continuously throughout an entire shift, and sustain frequent lifting, bending, balancing, and reaching.
8. Must be able to flex schedule to consistently ensure business needs are met and have excellent work ethic.
9. Must be able to follow instructions.
10. Must be able to use good judgment ensuring sanitation responsibilities are performed and completed to meet compliance expectations.
11. Continuously demonstrates an elevated level of sense of responsibility, professionalism, good interpersonal skills, communicates well, dependable, trustworthy, a team player and clearly understands the need for urgency.

Requirements

1. Perform the seven steps of excellent sanitation using the 4 essential factors.
2. Learn and sustain the concepts of the 5S methodology.
3. Maintain tools and equipment properly so they are always in good working condition (examples: man lifts, pressure washers & floor scrubbers).

Additional Responsibilities

• Tech l – after 90 days on the job, must clearly understand the principles of the 7 steps of sanitation & 3743 and personally make them your best practices.

Key Competencies

• Sanitation for Food Knowledge
• Managing Relationships/Teamwork
• Valuing Diversity
• Interpersonal skills/Communication
• Quality of Work
• Ability to prioritize
• Leadership
• People & Food Safety
• Adaptability
• Sense of Responsibility
• Problem Solving

Requirements – Education/Skills/Knowledge

• High school diploma, G.E.D or extensive previous knowledge in food manufacturing sanitation.
• Willingness to learn and consistently execute those learning to expectations plans.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, sanitation programs, and the importance of validations/verifications programs.
• Clear and concise understanding of why sanitation for food is important in food manufacturing.

US Hourly Pay Range: $20 – $20 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.