Lead-Sanitation Fresh- Shift 3

About the role

This position reports to the Supervisor. Travel requirements: N/A. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Shift: 3. Employment Category: Full-Time Regular. Pay Range: $21.50 to $23.50 per hour.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the manual process of sanitizing production plants with a focus on food contact surfaces.
• Supervise employees to ensure completion of sanitation tasks across several different plants and production areas.
• Oversee chemical application in assigned areas and ensure its removal.
• Maintain a variety of routine records and audit records completed by team employees.
• Perform all functions of a sanitation employee, including setting up equipment and crew.
• Apply proper cleaning chemicals to appropriate surfaces and equipment.
• Rotate to a different area of the plant (same position and shift) based on business need.
• Maintain daily log sheets documenting completed work.
• Audit team lead logs and documents.
• Operate forklift for chemical transportation and trash disposal.
• Engage in critical or special situations and promptly discern if additional resources or senior managers are needed.
• Provide direct leadership and direction to all shifts to ensure accurate communication and follow-up.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement processes are utilized in manufacturing and that action plans are verified and effective.
• Assist department supervisors with making go/no-go decisions concerning chemical, cleaning, and/or design impacts on production, maintenance, quality, and sanitation issues.
• Undertake and complete special projects assigned by the Sr. Sanitation Manager as necessary.
• Provide technical expertise for environmental monitoring program development, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate and escalate any safety, food safety/quality, or vendor issues and provide support as needed.
• Develop people/skills through training and coaching.
• Perform other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in a related field, or a combination of both education and experience.
• Must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility, including maintaining a clean driving record (verified through a background check).

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Great communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Punctuality and excellent attendance record; ability to cooperate with others.
• Must participate in all training programs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Two to three years of experience in a related field.

Physical Demands

• Environmental exposure to cold/wet conditions (40 °F or below).
• Environmental exposure to hot/humid conditions (95 °F or above).
• Environmental exposure to wet, cold, and warm conditions.
• Material exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations.
• 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 of time.
• Ability to successfully wear a full face and half face respirator mask for extended periods of time.

Schedule

Shift 3 – 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; Monday–Friday; occasionally Saturdays/Sundays. Hours subject to change. Overtime and holidays may be mandatory based on business needs.