Sanitation Tech Lead Ontario, CA

About the Role: Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc. is the newest member of the Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. family of companies. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. is dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salads, healthy fresh foods and salad dressings. Our “Taylor Family” is passionate about making high quality, great tasting products for families across North America.

The Sanitation Technician is an essential role in maintaining food safety standards to ensure compliance with both regulatory bodies and Taylor Farm’s internal policies. This position reports to the QA Supervisor.

Pay Range: $21.00/ hr

Status:Status: Hourly, Fulltime

Days of the Week Needed: Monday – Friday, weekends and holidays.

Shifts:

- 3rd 8:00 PM - 4:30 AM, .50 shift Differential

Work Hours: 8 hours possible OT

Key Responsibilities:

· Follow all Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties.

· Cleans and sanitizes food equipment, tools and food processing areas as needed.

• Organize, direct, and assign individuals on shift to ensure the cleaning and sanitizing of the facility, manufacturing equipment and production areas according to schedule.
• Follow all lock out/ tag out procedures.
• Primary trainer of Sanitation practices for Sanitation personnel on the assigned shift.
• Properly transport trash and other waste to the disposal area.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation supply inventory.
• Reports food safety and quality problems to QA Management team to ensure corrective action.
• Complete all proper documentation required for compliance.
• Work with chemical supply company to ensure chemicals are correctly labeled, in stock, and safely stored and handled.
• Additional duties as required.

Environment:

· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hair and beard net, gloves, safety shoes, bump cap, smocks

· Chemical Exposure: Cleaning Supplies and Food Allergens

· Temperature: Refrigerated 37 degrees Fahrenheit

Qualifications:

· 3 yrs Sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment required.

· 1 year of experience in food safety in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

· Forklift certified preferred.

· Basic math skills.

· Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, and Chemical Handling.

· Intermediate reading and writing skills

. Ability to work day or evening shifts and weekends and holidays as needed.

· Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment.

· Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to able to bend twist, stoop, squat, and pivot.

· Ability to walk and stand for 8 hour shifts.

Benefits:

· Medical/ Vision/ Dental PPO only

· Up to 4% 401k Matching company contribution.

· Company-paid life insurance.

· Two Week Vacation

· Sick Pay

· 7 Paid Holidays
EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Experience:

• food manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person