Sanitation Operator - Temporary (72978)

This is a Temporary Position 

Job Summary

Provide clean-up in the manufacturing area as directed by Sanitation Supervisor to ensure a contaminated free juice and by-products processing facility.  These tasks will change daily and may consist of cleaning in the production area, weed control, and yard clean-up, or other manual labor duties as needed. In the absence of this position, the Production Laborer will perform these job duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately.  All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
• Follow and complete specific duties outlined in Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Prepare cleaning chemicals, foaming agents, detergents, acids, and alkali solutions.
• Cleaning of control panels, maintaining supplies in chemical cages
• Teardown and reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Communicate with supervisor of issues and concerns.
• Pro-active attitude towards cleaning and sanitizing.
• Follow all safety rules and practices to include the wearing of all essential personal protective equipment.
• Wash down and foam floors, walls, ceilings, tank alcoves, flow panels, processing equipment.
• Operate and maintain foam equipment.  Calculate chemical doses and make necessary adjustments.
• Sanitize equipment and surfaces throughout the facility.
• Performing dry cleaning of all storage areas. 
• Ability to perform accurate calculations of basic chemical titration.
• Assist in the training of new sanitation employees.
• Participate in the We Got This program as outlined by Supervisor. 
• Ensure you are familiar with Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used
• Follow all safety policies and practices including wearing all PPE including PPE associated with chemical handling.
• Follow all personal hygiene and food safety practices.
• Act professionally towards customers, vendors and other visitors to the plant.
• Report food safety and quality issues immediate supervisor or supervisor on duty.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Must have a forklift license or the ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to use an aerial lift in a safe manner.  
• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• Knowledge of food processing sanitation techniques and procedures.
• Previous experience in a plant manufacturing environment desirable.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• 80% of the time standing on the plant floor in a normal juice plant environment.
• 20% of the time will be sitting while operating a forklift 
• Comfortable with standing, walking, or climbing at various heights for extended periods as use of the aerial lift will require the operator to be hoisted up to 20ft.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Salary : $20 - $22