Sanitation Tech I - 3rd Shift

Location: Saginaw, TX (76131) | Employment Type: Hourly | Shift: Third | Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the Role

To keep all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures. To maintain equipment and comply with food safety regulations to provide safe quality product to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from all production equipment, removing parts as needed and putting the equipment back together for all production lines.
• Clean overhead pipes and conveyors.
• Clean all processing tanks and vats, as well as cleaning or changing out filters as required.
• Assist with maintaining daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties.
• Assist with maintenance of all sanitation-related equipment.
• Clean floors using sanitation chemicals as required, transporting trash and other waste to the disposal area.
• Actively participate in the training of new hires and/or transfers.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Comply with all GMP, Safety Procedures, Company Policies, Quality Policies, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as they apply to this position.
• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed.
• Communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience.
• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.

Skills

• Good reading and math skills to accurately perform the requirements of the job.
• Mechanical aptitude, good hand & eye coordination.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines.

Physical Demands

• All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.
• Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements.
• Certain jobs may require employees to work outside and/or in adverse temperatures (extreme heat, cold, and humidity), be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes, and food allergens (may include soy, dairy, and other allergens), work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Schedule

• Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day.
• Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required.

Why Join Us

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and create consumer brands everyone knows and loves.

When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met).
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs.

Our Culture

Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.