Sanitation

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

SUMMARY OF JOB: This position cleans, sanitizes and maintains audit readiness in multiple assigned areas and other areas of the building. Responsible for sanitizing of machinery and cleaning of production and warehouse areas. May include operating CIP (Clean in Place) system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for sanitation of equipment and cleaning of assigned areas in Production and/or Warehouse. Equipment includes machines, pumps, valves and tanks. Areas for cleaning include ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Cleans by CIP system kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls and other areas and types of equipment as assigned
• Dismantles and reassembles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and clean per Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket replacement, O-Ring replacement, fill tube straightening, pump seals, lubrication of parts and fitting replacement.
• Maintains current knowledge for use of all chemicals used. Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures; Tests chemical concentrations in COP Systems and documents results in titration record.
• Knowledge and understanding of chemicals, cleanliness, and odors • Visual acuity needed for color-coded equipment for cleaning and chemicals
• Mechanical ability required for break down and reassembling of all equipment during sanitation process.
• Knowledge of safe work habits to ensure proper use of safety equipment provided.
• Responsible for communicating and working well with fellow employees.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work well with little supervision. Previous sanitation experience as well as mechanical ability desired. Must be able to work additional hours as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or equivalency desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to communicate to management critical needs and concerns regarding job duties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability needed to record necessary information.

REASONING ABILITY: Thorough understanding of overall job position needed to prioritize required daily duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Any mechanical training to assist in breaking down and reassembling machinery is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Constant climbing, bending and reaching. Must be able to work a flexible schedule

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Area is very wet with chemicals being used. Emptying and cleaning of trash containers required. Must able to work with a variety of chemical compounds without incurring adverse reactions. Environment can be wet and temperatures unpleasant, which at times may prove undesirable.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.