Sanitation Technician - Shift 3

Rich Products; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to uphold cleanliness and safety standards in a dynamic food production environment. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing production lines, ensuring compliance with company policies, and maintaining a safe workspace. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sanitation processes, be able to work effectively in a team, and contribute positively to the workplace culture. Join a family-owned company committed to quality and innovation, where your efforts will directly impact the success of the team and the satisfaction of customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes production lines and areas according to company standards.
• Maintains plant cleanliness and follows food safety requirements.

Skills

Sanitation Knowledge

Ability to Follow Directions

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Motorized Pallet Jack

Scissor Lift

Forklift

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for ensuring that sanitation is compliant with company standards and policies.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Cleans and sanitizes the production lines in Bread, Bagels, Danish, Cake, Cake Finishing and Packaging.
• Covers all electrical panels/outlets before washing.
• Ensures that working lines are protected from overspray and cross contamination.
• Cleans and sanitizes production areas as defined in department specific cleaning form.
• Removes machine parts (belts, rollers, guards, etc.) and takes to be cleaned and sanitized – reassembles once cleaned.
• Ensures internal drains are clean and working.
• Maintains plant cleanliness (i.e., empties scrap bins into compactor, cleans empty bins, cleans compactor area).
• Clean out of Place (COP) room – washes all bins, trays, machine parts – ensures that they are sanitized – air dry larger machine parts.
• Cleans other plant areas per master sanitation schedule.
• Uses motorized pallet jack, scissor lift, and forklift to access or move equipment.
• Rotates positions to learn the complexities of cleaning each piece of machinery.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

SAFETY

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements.
• Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds – boxes, scrap bins, garbage bins, machine parts, belts – ask for help for lifting heavier items.
• Performs Lock-Out Tag-Out per posted procedures to ensure machinery is safe to work on.
• Must be certified in Lock Out Tag Out and Chemical Handling.
• May be certified in the use of the motorized Pallet Jack, Scissor Lift, Forklift.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and take directions.
• One-year work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• One to three years working experience in Sanitation.
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Sanitation/Environmental operations.
• Communicates clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above his/her own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.
• Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to the hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time.
• Must be able to deal with sudden changes in scheduling; working long hours as necessary; filling in on other positions to help out when needed.
• Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently or in teams and when to involve the Team Leader or Supervisor.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Hourly Rate

$21.90-$21.90 plus shift differential as applicable.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich’s"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.