Sanitation Technician 2

Blue Diamond Growers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a sanitation associate to support production and office cleaning areas. Under supervision, you will operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment and assist in QA initiatives consistent with HACCP, GMPs and safety protocols.

The role requires at least 1 year of sanitation experience, forklift certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Expect daily cleaning duties, routine equipment checks, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of sanitation/janitorial/custodial experience.
• Forklift certification required.
• High school diploma or GED minimum.

Responsibilities

• Operates powered cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbers, sweepers and pressure washers.
• Maintains and performs minor repairs on cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuum cleaners, etc.).
• Applies caustic chemicals to stained surfaces as part of sanitation tasks.
• Operates forklift to relocate sanitation items as needed.
• Tracks and documents sanitation tasks on a daily basis.

Skills

Forklift operation

Industrial cleaning machines

Sanitation chemicals handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $27.05 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

Job Overview

Under general supervision engages in semi-advanced sanitation functions ensuring the cleanliness of production and office areas. Typically operates heavy-duty cleaning equipment to execute job tasks. Supports plant quality assurance initiatives and understands/ adheres to Blue Diamond HACCP processes, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Engages in sanitation functions that require the use of powered equipment e.g. floor scrubbers, gas-powered sweepers, and pressure washers.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on cleaning equipment including floor buffers, shampooers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners and related power cleaning equipment.
• Applies caustic chemicals to surfaces stained by oils and other materials.
• Operates forklift to relocate sanitation related items.
• Tracks/documents sanitation tasks on a daily basis.
• Occasionally engages in general sanitation duties such as cleaning/ sanitizing breakroom microwaves-, door knobs, counter tops, table tops and chairs.
• Checks and restocks paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and uvex lens tissue wipes.
• Supports the cleaning of the bathroom sink area and sink fixtures; wipes and sanitizes hand soap, paper towel, hand sanitizer dispensers.
• Vacuums carpets; use a black hand brush and Alpet D2 to remove spot stains.
• Wipe down walls using non-ammoniated glass cleaner.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum level of education required: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum number of year(s) of experience required: 1 year of general sanitation, janitorial, or custodial experience; Required to obtain a forklift certification.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Experience managing and applying sanitation chemicals.
• Experience operating forklifts.
• Experience operating industrial cleaning machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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.

Position may require employee to work around energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials. Position may require the exposure to various adverse conditions such as, heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, and grease, and chemical substance.

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.

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.