Job Description

Sr. Sanitation Worker

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

What You'll Be Responsible For In This Role

Sr. Sanitation workers clean and sanitize equipment, facilities, and grounds of production plants following production runs.

• Responsible for the removal of raw products and solid waste in preparation of the sanitizing cycle
• Remove solid waste and raw products from floors.
• Cover and protect all sensitive equipment with canvas/plastic covers.
• Preparatory rinsing of all food contact surfaces
• Apply cleaning chemicals to all machinery, using centralized or portable foaming systems, rinse and remove cleaning chemicals.
• Install Time Entry Way Foam Sanitizer and pipe to designated areas.
• Operate forklift for chemical transportation and trash disposal.
• Operate special tools (Impact driver drill, air impact hammer, Reciprocating Saw, and others as needed)
• Operate riding scrubber to clean large areas of process floors.
• Help with the disassembling and Reassembly of specified equipment for deep cleaning. (belts, machinery and other as needed)
• Apply heavy-duty chemicals to break down accumulated sugars.
• Apply concentrated sanitizer to walls and overhead.
• Monitor production employees to ensure they are using the correct practices for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintain sanitation logs up to date of all chemicals used.
• Ensures corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement processes are being utilized in manufacturing and that action plans are verified and effective.
• Assist department supervisors with making go/no decisions concerning chemical, cleaning and/or design impacts on production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation issues.
• Receiving Chemicals (Tankers) and Chemical Inventory Control
• Undertake and complete special projects assigned by the Sanitation Manager as necessary.
• Provide technical expertise for environmental monitoring program development, monitoring and troubleshooting EMP.
• Communicate and escalate any safety, food safety/quality or vendor issues and provide support as needed.
• People / skill development through training and coaching.
• Perform other special tasks assigned by supervisor or manager.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and be able to fulfill obligations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.
• Work as a team and follow instructions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or one to two years of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to six months' experience in a production facility
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Forklift Certification

Physical Demands

• Environmental exposure wet, cold, and warm environments
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations
• Ability to lift/push-pull/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for an extended period
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry between 50 to 55 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in an upright position walking on both even and uneven surfaces
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis
• Ability to stoop, crouch, and kneel on a regular basis
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle objects in one position for an extended period.
• Ability to successfully wear a full face and half face respirator mask for extended periods of time

Hours & Workdays

3rd Shift 10:30 PM to 07:00 AM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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