JOB SUMMARY

As a Sanitation team member, this person is responsible for properly cleaning and sanitizing the facility, warehouse and production areas in accordance with strict food safety standards. Regular tasks may also include properly cleaning parts, equipment, conveyers, production line equipment and various other areas of the building. Uses cleaning materials as instructed and with accordance with best food safety practices. This is an evening shift.

Ensure maximum efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of legislative, compliance, and meets company specifications. Provides direction, training, and motivation to team members, using recognition, constructive feedback, and other rewards with appropriate discretion in a continuous improvement environment. Follows all health and safety standards and enforces use of PPE’s. Ensures use of machinery, chemicals and tools are used in accordance with company policies and are properly documented.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment and maintaining a safe working atmosphere.

• Responsible for proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, parts, rooms and tools as outlined in the company SSOP procedures and follows all safety, quality and GMP procedures.
• Consistently follows all standard operating procedures. This may include disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling parts, or equipment.
• Responsible for successfully disposing of waste, safe ways of working, handling of chemicals and inventory.
• Understands the application of food grade chemicals and their proper use.
• Follow all company safety requirements (LOTO, chemical use, PPE, etc.)
• Reports food safety related issues to the management team.
• Follows all food safety, safety, environmental and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). 
• Maintains inventory of sanitation supplies, ensuring all containers are properly labeled.
• Ensures that all equipment is in safe and operating status. Ensures that any issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Previous work experience in a food manufacturing facility is helpful.
• Bilingual English / Spanish is helpful but not required
• Able to work nights and weekends on a regular basis
• Ability to work overtime hours when needed
• Knowledge of routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and in a food environment
• Self-starter and able to work well in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. 
• Knowledge of common safety requirements and expectations
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Ability to work in a cold / damp environment and stand for extended periods

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily working in a warehouse or chilled factory environment with prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching and lifting medium to heavy weight objects. Regularly required to grab, carry items, talk, or hear with frequent use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. Regularly exposed to chilled temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Range

• The base hourly wage we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $15.50 - $17.50
• New hires start at $15.50
• The actual hourly wage for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.
• Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or cash bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.