TITLE: Sanitation Lead DIVISION: 

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Harvest Farms Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of food products, is a growing company specializing in providing cost effective products and solutions for our customers and vendors. We do this through teamwork, problem solving and respectful interactions. The purpose of this integral position within the organization is to source value-oriented foods products that will help maintain and grow top line sales and margin. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is a support role for the Quality team. The Sanitation Lead works alongside, and coordinates activities with sanitation programs in food assembly and packaging establishment by performing the following duties.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Directs cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Assists in cleaning and then inspects the premises for sanitary conditions at the end of shift every day.
• Confers with management on sanitation problems and recommends changes in work practices to improve sanitation standards.
• Compiles required reports for sanitation including regular inspections and steps take to resolve deficiencies.
• Routes reports to designated plant personnel.
• Studies schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet schedules.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Performs activities along with the workers and supervises.

• Ensure work schedules and break times of employees are correctly implemented, and jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly
• Substitute for hands-on work as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Professional office environment. Primary office environment is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques are required. May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion.

This job operates in a manufactory environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold indoor areas or warm outdoor areas of the facility.

COMPENSATION:

$19-$23 per hour based on experience

BENEFITS/PERKS: 

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan/HSA Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous PTO, Paid Holiday & Float Days
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
• Headquartered in Carlsbad CA

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned. In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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