Industrial Sanitation Technician

Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $26.95 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The Salida Plant is seeking an experienced Industrial Sanitation Technician responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across the entire facility, including offices, restrooms, break areas, production and warehouse spaces, and surrounding grounds. This role operates a variety of cleaning equipment such as forklifts, sweepers/scrubbers, and aerial lifts to support daily sanitation activities, while also performing industrial cleaning and sanitizing of production lines in both Ready to Eat and non-Ready to Eat environments to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. In addition, the position supports pest control efforts by monitoring and addressing insect activity, maintaining traps, and assisting with treatment applications. The role also provides operational and leadership support by assisting with training and onboarding, maintaining documentation and inventory, troubleshooting issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall sanitation and pest control program effectiveness. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify and address pest activity, including locating nesting areas and supporting treatment applications Monitor and maintain pest control systems (pheromone traps, fogging, crack-and-crevice treatments, and chemical inventory) Perform cleaning and sanitation using manual tools and powered equipment (vacuums, scrubbers, pressure washers, etc.) Mix and safely use sanitation chemicals while adhering to PPE and safety requirements Clean and sanitize food-processing equipment and maintain overall facility cleanliness Support training and onboarding of team members on sanitation, safety, and standard work practices Maintain sanitation documentation, logs, and records, and support inventory management Troubleshoot sanitation and equipment issues while supporting continuous improvement and operational coverage WHAT YOU NEED *Minimum qualifications High school diploma or GED Position requires a minimum of 1 year previous work experience in a sanitation or janitorial position. Pest control experience is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work under limited supervision independently and is self-motivated. Basic computer and math skills are desired. Work consists of routine tasks requiring identification of problems and everyday decision-making, where troubleshooting is required. Must be able to read and interpret company policies and instructions. Required to follow, maintain and improve standard work practices. Must meet output standards and meet schedules and deadlines as assigned. Must be knowledgeable and recognize crisis management alarms (fire, intrusion, machinery malfunction) and follow-up actions. Proceeds with duties by following several standardized procedures and may refer to supervisor if problems arise. Work is spot-checked. Errors may cause delays of minor loss of resources. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.