Seasonal Sanitation Technician

About the role

The role of a Seasonal Sanitation Technician with Wawona Frozen Foods will be involved in all activities related to food security and sanitation programs. As a sanitation technician, they will be responsible for plant cleansing, sanitation, and pest control. Additional responsibilities include being in compliance with GMP's sanitation policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment.
• Good time management skills
• Maintain a good attendance record to ensure that there is no interruption to production.
• Meet timelines.
• Uses water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Uses high pressure water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Uses shovel to discard waste product.
• Fills 5-gallon buckets of waste product and discards waste.
• Works with around chlorine products and sanitizing chemicals.
• Must be able to use PPE (personal protective equipment) (PPE equipment provided).
• Works closely with sanitation supervisor and production personnel on sanitation problems.
• Must be able to follow and understand all company and regulatory product quality standards, sanitation standards, food safety standards, employee safety and environmental standards.
• Report any product and/or equipment issues to your immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk on feet 95% of shift.
• Must be flexible in schedule and able to work in Clovis and/or Fresno plant (24 hours' notice).
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Sanitation experience is preferred, not required.
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
• Self-motivated and self-starter.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month

Pay

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour, depending on shift and experience.

Schedule

This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location. 2nd shift and graveyard shift.

Location

This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

Physical and/or Mental Demands

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear.
• A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.
• Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.
• Notice to Recruiters, Employment Agencies, and/or Vendors: Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.