Sanitation Worker Specialty

Dole Food Company; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 21,878 - 31,159; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dole Food Company is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety standards in Atwater, California. Successful candidates will manage the sanitation of processing equipment and adhere to safety procedures while promoting an inclusive and collaborative work culture.

The role requires reliable attendance, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and prior sanitation experience is preferred. Dole offers competitive pay and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior sanitation or similar work experience is a plus.
• Experience in a food manufacturing setting desirable.
• Ability to understand and execute job-related instructions.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize processing equipment, floors, and more.
• Comply with Food Safety Management standards.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Team player

Fast-paced work adaptability

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Overview

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Third (grave) shift or as needed, any day of the week, as assigned. Overtime as needed, 5-7 days a week. Job may be seasonal throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

• Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement an effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption.
• A Sanitation Specialist must upon a successful training period be able to have a general understanding of their special areas such a {i.e.Blueberry line Aweta. Raybolution – Raybow Vision Sorters. Tub & cups. Puree, Retort, Zambonni Sweeper and Shelf stable.etc}
• Wash down and sanitize all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drains, grounds, etc.
• Use cleaning chemicals(chlorine, lye, and detergents), while wearing a protection jacket, pants, gloves, goggles, and boots.
• Immediately report any accidents to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Report any safety hazard to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Must be able to work in the IQF Units and perform system control to defrost the IQF units in Sanitation Department.
• Demonstrable ability to clean delicate and expensive machine such as those with optical sensors and small electrical components.
• Have a mechanical aptitude for disassembling handling and reassembling components for cleaning.
• Basic knowledge of HMI controls to turn a machine on and off for cleaning purposes.
• Basic knowledge of a system loop in order to perform Clean in Place [CIP] Ensure that the solution meets the proper concentrations, temperatures, times and flows.
• Able to handle and mix chemicals from bulk tanks into portable sprayers. Caustics. Acids. Chlorines. Oxidizers and other concentrated cleaning agents.
• Work with QA Inspector and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on –time start of production.
• Follow company policies.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• Prior Sanitation or similar work experience a plus
• Previous experience working a food manufacturing setting a plus
• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions regarding the job and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player
• Demonstrate good attitude, quick learner and work completed independent (after initial training)
• Must be organized and self- motivated
• Must be able to work under pressure and proactive to learn and contribute to his or her team.
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass job specific Physical Ability Test (PAT).
• Must be able to work in temperatures that are both cold and hot, with sudden changes of temperature.
• Noise produced by manufacturing machinery up to 92 decibels.
• Must be able to climb stairs and inclined & vertical ladders up to 25ft daily.
• Must be able to do repetitive movements of bending, reaching up to 24” overhead and forward up to 24”, squatting, kneeling, and pushing & pulling an average weight of 80 – 58 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work with chemicals.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time on concrete and/or metal grating.
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical
• movements to perform job.
• Must be able to bend or squat low enough to go under conveyor belts.
• Must have dexterity to be able to hold a high pressure hose (750-1000 psi)
• for long periods.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and days when required, including weekends.

Work Environment:

• Wet environment. May work indoors or outdoors at times. Will work in tight, confined areas with caustic chemicals such as chlorine, lye and caustic detergents and with dangerous and sharp equipment. Work areas may be slippery and/or icy. May work in defrosting freezers with temperatures as low as 30 degrees.

Travel Requirements:

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $__19.25________

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.