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Job Description
Sanitation Technician Coast Packing Company Vernon, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $23 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off On-the-job training 401(k) 6% Match Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Industrial cleaning Technical documentation Basic math Sanitation Laboratory experience English Quality control Time management
Full Job Description Shift Time:
1st Shift- (8:00am-5:00pm)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for performing cleaning and sanitation tasks to ensure Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOP) are met.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Clean and sanitize production equipment, machines, and work areas to establish a clean, sanitized, and safe working environment. General Sanitation Perform general cleaning throughout the facility including but not limited to air vents, light fixtures, restrooms, lunchrooms, offices, silos, exteriors, parking lot, floors, docks, walls, sidewalks, trash cans, break rooms, locker rooms, showers, laboratories, windows, countertops, refrigerators, microwaves, rail car loading area, drains, warehouse areas, pipes. and water dispensers. Perform general and specific cleaning of production equipment including but not limited to oil tanks, hoppers, dumpers, oil filtration systems, centrifuges, conveyors, fillers, scales, palletizers, metal detectors, cooling units, Verify 3rd shift cleaning by conducting pre-operational inspections and performing swab testing to meet and validate sanitation performance standards. Organize and prepare cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and chemical concentrations needed for sanitation. Ensure safe chemical storage and management of chemical accidents. Disassemble and reassemble equipment using the correct tools and following proper procedures to prevent equipment damage and to ensure the equipment is cleaned properly. Collaborate with other department staff to ensure that food safety and workplace cleanliness is being implemented. Respond to emergency clean ups. Spread herbicide throughout the yard and/or cut unwanted foliage. Replace Pesticide Controls (TinCats, Glue Traps, and UV lights) as needed. Monitor inventories of sanitation equipment and chemicals, and report low stock to the department supervisor. Adhere to all requirements to maintain a safe workplace including wearing the necessary protective equipment (PPE). Perform cleaning in confined spaces. Use a pallet jack or forklift to move supplies, pallets, and trash Categorize and clean pallets as needed Painting walls and floors as needed General Non-Sanitation Related Tasks Document, transfer, and reorganize products destined for rework. Dump rework into the melting tank. Assist operations as needed with labeling/re-labeling, and pallet movement. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Thoroughness Time Management Problem Solving Analysis Communication Proficiency
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically: High School Diploma or
GED. 0-6
months combination of education and experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Self-motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance. Effective verbal communication. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one conversations with other employees in the organization. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to use common sense to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to work holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts. Ability to work overtime. Ability to operate machinery. Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise level.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
Office and plant setting:
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the plant.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations. Perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, talk, and hear. Requires ability to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds. Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus. Stand, walk, and/or sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis. Qualifications Industrial cleaning RF scanner
Pallet Jack Certification Forklift Certification Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) 6% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
