Sanitation Technician 1

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a Sanitation Technician 1 to help maintain cleanliness on the Main Production Line and office areas. You will support plant quality assurance and follow HACCP, GMPs, and safety protocols on a daily basis.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of basic custodial sanitation experience, plus the ability to obtain forklift certification. Candidates should be comfortable with lifting and standing during shifts on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic custodial/sanitation experience (1 year) required.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals (household & industrial) preferred.
• Ability to obtain BDG forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow established cleaning/sanitation schedules and SOPs for assigned areas.
• Use cleaning utensils/equipment and PPE per GMPs.
• Maintain safety practices and proper chemical usage throughout the site.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification (to obtain)

Job description

Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $23.85 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision, the Sanitation Technician 1 engages in sanitation related functions ensuring the cleanliness of the Main Production Line (MPL) and office areas. Supports plant quality assurance initiatives and adheres to Blue Diamond HACCP processes, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established schedules and standard operating procedures for cleaning and/or sanitizing of assigned areas which includes:
  • Proper chemical usage
  • Usage of cleaning utensils and equipment (vacuums, brooms, mops, steam cleaners, air hose, rakes, floor scrubber, etc.) to accomplish assigned tasks
  • Utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Operating golf carts to properly reach each department throughout the site
  • Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and established safety practices
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by Department Manager, Supervisor, or Shift Lead.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Minimum requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic custodial / sanitation experience of 1 year
• Previous experience working with cleaning chemicals (household & industrial)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting (at times 25-30 lbs.).
• Ability to obtain BDG forklift certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, almond dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world’s largest, state‑of‑the‑art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement.

Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.

Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

About Blue Diamond

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment.

More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture.

Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion.

We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world.

After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company.

We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.