Sanitation Worker (2nd Shift)

Suja Life, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness & juice benefits

Job summary

Suja Life is seeking a Sanitation Crew Member to maintain a clean and safe production environment in Oceanside, CA. You will perform daily cleaning and deep sanitation to meet FDA standards and customer expectations.

The position requires reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance. Candidates should be able to work in a cold, wet environment and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize the plant quickly and efficiently.
• Work around large processing equipment during sanitation.
• Must be able to work as a team and assist in transporting heavy equipment.
• Maintain and store records as needed.
• Hand sweep or shovel debris and rubbish.
• Gather and empty trash containers.
• Perform heavy manual labor such as scrubbing and rinsing.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines.

Job description

As a Sanitation Crew Member at Suja Life, you'll play a key role in keeping our food and beverage production facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. You’ll help ensure our high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness are met, supporting everything from day-to-day cleaning to deep sanitation practices that align with FDA regulations and customer expectations. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining a clean environment, this role is for you.

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Thursday-Monday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize the plant quickly and efficiently
• Workaround large processing equipment in which chemicals will complete the sanitation process.
• Must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew
• Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts, pallet jacks, carts or other devices
• Maintain and store records as needed
• Hand sweep or shovel debris and rubbish
• Gather and empty trash containers as requested
• Perform heavy manual labor such as scrubbing, brushing, water rinsing, using foamers, etc.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May perform similar and incidental duties asrequired.

Experience :

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• 1+ years of sanitation orjanitorialexperience.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Other Abilities :

• Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments/deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.

Workingand Environmental Conditions

Work is primarily performed in a wet, refrigerated production environment with temperatures below 40°F

May occasionally work in a dry warehouse setting with temperatures up to 85°F

Occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F

Workspaces may be tight or confined, requiring flexibility and awareness

Regular exposure to loud environments exceeding 85 dBA, hearing protection is required

Must follow strict safety protocols, including the use of PPE: Safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, smock, beard nets, hair nets, and steel-toed shoes

Role involves repetitive tasks that must be performed safely and efficiently

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk throughout the entire shift

Frequent lifting and carrying of hoses, equipment, and chemical containers up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs. with consistent motion

Regular bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting, and reaching overhead with both arms

Able to climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally work at heights

Frequent use of hands and fingers for gripping, handling, and controlling tools or objects with precision

Occasional exposure to moving machinery

Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam

Compensation and Benefits

Come thrive at Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Hourly Pay: $18.00
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 Weeks at 100% Pay
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
• Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!

Suja Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.

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