Sanitation Worker-Fresh Express- Salinas, CA

Sanitation Specialists; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Job summary

Sanitation Specialists is a family-owned company that puts employees first. We focus on keeping facilities clean and equipment sanitized to the highest standards, helping protect the world’s food supply. You will join a team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast‑paced environment.

This role requires hard work, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to customer service. Pay is $19 per hour, with medical, life, dental and vision Insurance, paid vacation/sick days/holidays,

Qualifications

• Commitment to customer service and safety in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and comply with safety.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high‑volume environment.
• Willing to learn and follow proper safety procedures with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize the facility and processing equipment to established standards.
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in compliance with GMPs and food safety standards.
• Remove trash and soil; clean floors, walls, ceilings as needed.
• Follow directions from supervisor and leads; duties assigned accordingly.
• Operate sanitation equipment following guidelines and wear protective gear.
• Be flexible with schedule; weekends and overtime may be required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-focused

Team player

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Sanitation Specialists is a family-owned company that puts their employees first!

Why Sanitation Specialists? "Because People Matter," because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.

We have made sanitation our core business, making food safety our highest priority. Our purpose: Providing great careers for great people who are passionate about protecting the world's food supply.

Hiring and retaining a competent team is essential in our line of work. In order to hire and retain the best, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture. We are continually working to be an employer of choice.

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for hard working individuals that have a commitment to customer service, great work ethic, and always work with safety as priority. If you are seeking to grow, learn, and strive as a team player we want you to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility, ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to established standards to prepare for client to process their product
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and recognized Food Safety Standards
• Removal of all trash and product/soil from plant; cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings
• Follow directions of the Sanitation Supervisor and Leads; duties to be directed by both
• Follow all Sanitation Equipment tool and equipment guidelines
• Wear specified company provided protective gear at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of chemical usage, proportions and regulations
• Decision making/problem solving skills and listening skills
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations
• Willing to learn and adhere to proper procedures in safety when working with moving machinery
• Willing to accept change and work in a team-based environment

Pay: $19 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs (garbage removal) and/or up to 70 lbs (if using power hoses)
• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (chlorine, acid and detergents) and adherence to safety protocols with these chemicals
• Perform repetitive tasks: stand during most of the shift, walking, stooping, bending, reaching and crouching, climbing up/down stairs and ladders
• Work in cold and wet environment (varies; approximately 34 degrees)
• Must have reliable transportation to arrive to/from work site
• Must be flexible with schedule, as shift times could change at customer's request, weekends and overtime may be required or part of the normal work schedule

Additional Information / Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan