Sanitation/Forklift Operator

Sanitation Worker Job Description

As a La Segunda Central Bakery Sanitation employee, you will join a fast-paced family owned business that has served its retail and wholesale customers for over 100 years. It is the maintenance teams responsibility to make sure our facility is kept up to FDA standards in terms of cleanliness and storage, both inside and out. We have great benefits including health/dental insurance, 401k with a company match, paid time off, 50% employee discount on food, staff appreciation events, and more!

Sanitation Worker Job Summary

Our food processing plant is looking for a hardworking Sanitation Worker. In this role, you will use USDA-approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces, sanitize all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensure that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line. You will also clean the floors, ensure that the building ventilation is clean and working correctly, and refill sanitary products and soap in the bathrooms. Since we provide consumable products for sale and distribution to the public, we expect you to report any potential contamination issues. You may be asked to help with other packaging or processing tasks as needed.

Sanitation Worker Duties and Responsibilities

• Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces

• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment

• Disposing of waste along the assembly line

• Sweep and mop the floors of entire bakery

• Dust ventilation ducts to ensure proper airflow

• Refill soap and hand towels in the bathrooms

• Report on potential issues to management

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Technician on the shift.

• Come to work with a clean, neat appearance and in uniform.

• Responsible for ensuring the Plant is maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.

• Abide by the health department/FDA requirements and maintain clean work areas.

• Responsible for any assigned clean up task as defined in the Operations Book.

• Responsible for entering, checking off all required information in the Operations book.

• Ensure all equipment is used in a safe, correct manner and that each piece of equipment is cleaned after every use.

• Must be able to work any available time Monday-Sunday 5am-3pm

• Must be able to pass Background check.

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled setting.

Qualifications:

• Able to understand and follow instructions

• Janitorial or Food Prep Cleaning experience preferred

• Able to work well with others

• Able to stand for long periods of time

• A team player attitude

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead

• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingualism a plus)

• Attention to detail

• Physical stamina

Preferred candidates will have some of the following experience:

• 1-2 years experience

• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401k - Retirement plan

• Paid time off/ paid vacation

• Sick Days

• 50% discount on Meals

• Job Growth

• No Nights

• Half Off-Insurance Premium

• Open Door Policy

• Free bread everyday

• Closed July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

Pay Frequency:

• Weekly pay on Wednesdays

Forklift Experience is required