Seasonal Sanitation Worker - Night Shift

Pacific Seafood; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Product purchase program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Night Shift Sanitation Worker to support cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, utensils and facilities with emphasis on food safety and quality. The role requires meticulous work and ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation standards per the Master Sanitation Program, communicating chemical needs and ensuring safety compliance while working independently on the night shift at our Newport

Qualifications

• Must be able to work variable shifts, including weekends.
• Preferred experience with sanitation tools and chemicals, food safety, and safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing areas, walls, floors and equipment.
• Follow Master Sanitation Program and document actions taken.
• Maintain plant safety and report chemical usage.
• Operate forklift and pallet jack; provide backup as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Sanitation tools

Food safety

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Description

Department: Newport Production

Location: Newport

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour

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 - Night Shift 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Sanitation:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education And Experience

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

• 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

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By a Team Member To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. While Performing The Duties Of This Job, The Team Member:

• 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

The Working Environment Characteristics Described Here Are Representative Of Those a Team Member Encounters While Performing The Essential Functions Of This Job. While Performing The Duties Of This Job, The Team Member Is Exposed To:

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

Benefits

Total compensation: 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
• Product purchase program
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members

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.