Swing Shift Sanitation Lead

Swing Shift Sanitation Lead

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional compensation details:

• $23.00 - $26.00 hourly pay rate
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure
• Work schedule-9:00 pm - 5:30 am Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Saturday

Job description:

We are seeking a hard-working and reliable Sanitation Lead to join our growing night time operation. In this role, you will support the Sanitation/Maintenance department managers directly in what tasks need to be completed to run the team overnight, and supervise the Sanitation team on campus when the manager is not present. This lead will start in one of the warehouse buildings on campus, but will often assist Sanitation Associates in other warehouses on campus whenever possible.

Responsible for coordination and control of all Sanitation employees when manager is not present, and assist in directing of daily Sanitation work plan. Communicates stock inventory and special requests to Maintenance team, as necessary. Responsible for Sanitation productivity levels and facility maintenance. Assists with warehouse activities coordination with warehouse management during night shift. When needed, fill in and assist to perform Sanitation tasks with attention being given to accuracy, speed, quality and safety.

Essential responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Ensure the nightly cleanings progress in an orderly manner, included scheduled cleanings of freezers, restrooms, and lunchrooms.
• Supervise all Sanitation Associates when the Manager is off.
• Monitor email and radio communications as needed.
• Effectively train personnel and help establish performance goals of subordinates.
• Maintain inventory in Sanitation storage areas, and resolve any inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor and check Sanitation tasks are completed in daily SQF inspection log through the shift.
• Use as necessary to complete essential functions: riding pallet jack, forklift, scissor lift, floor buffer, and RF scanner.
• Maintain accountability of Sanitation tools, chemicals, and equipment.
• Stage completed pallets in the loading area for full-case orders.
• Maintain the warehouse and equipment in clean and orderly condition. Ensure no product is left on the floor.
• Cleaning up standing water, breaking down boxes and recycle.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required skills and experience:

• 1+ year of prior sanitation, janitorial, or similar work experience.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must have basic math comprehension.
• Must be able to work overtime when business requires, i.e. busy seasons, vacation coverage, etc.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Suite.
• Ability to consistently work in a refrigerated environment 33 - 36 degrees F.
• Able to read and speak English.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work independently with a detailed list of tasks to accomplish during the shift.
• Excellent communication skills and detail oriented.
• Strong team player.
• Outstanding follow-through.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with a riding pallet jack and forklift preferred.

Additional information:

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer