Sanitation Worker - Local

Pac Seafood Ltd Port Hardy- DBA: Keltic Seafoods; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 31,824 - 38,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Pacific Seafood Ltd Port Hardy is hiring a Sanitation Worker for its Bandon Shrimp department. This seasonal full-time position is based in Charleston, Oregon. The Sanitation Worker plays a vital role in maintaining food safety and product quality through thorough cleaning and sanitation processes.

Candidates should be detail-oriented and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. The role includes working independently with minimal supervision and may require variable shifts, including weekends.

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Qualifications

• Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Experience with sanitation tools and chemicals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing walls, floors, and equipment.
• Maintain plant safety using sanitation tools.
• Document actions taken regarding facility conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently

Experience with sanitation tools and chemicals

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Sanitation Worker - Local

Department: Bandon Shrimp

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Charleston

Compensation: $17.00 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

A Sanitation Worker at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our production team supporting efforts to maintain a high level of food safety and product quality through the cleaning and sanitation of food processing equipment, utensils, and facility. This position involves cleaning, sanitation, and maintaining safety and is ideal for someone who is meticulous, clean, and works well independently.

This position does not offer housing. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Charleston, Oregon for all scheduled shifts.

Key Responsibilities

1. • Maintain cleaning and sanitation following the company’s Master Sanitation Program.
   • Clean and sanitize processing walls, floor, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning agents.
   • Remove debris from processing area.
   • Verify the adequacy of cleaning and sanitation performed on areas and equipment using.
2. Safety and Compliance:
   • Maintain plant safety by properly using sanitation tools and testing when applicable.
   • Communicate chemical supply levels to management.
   • Observe and record facility conditions to ensure all areas are within company and regulatory specifications.
   • Document actions taken in response to unsatisfactory observations on equipment, utensils, and/or process area conditions.
3. Maintenance and Support:
   • Maintain and proper use of equipment.
   • Work independently with minimal supervision.
   • Provide backup support for other duties as needed.
   • Become certified as an electric pallet jack and forklift operator.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience

• Required
  • None
• Preferred
  • Experience with the utilization of sanitation tools and chemicals, food safety, and the safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations, to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks and skillful actions, making sure to pay close attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three‑syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments, while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working Conditions

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment
• Large, specialized equipment
• Large moving equipment
• High noise level
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures
• Exposure to hazardous material
• Wet environment
• Safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.)
• Well‑illuminated environment
• Scents related to the production facility

Benefits

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.