SANITATION TECHNICIAN I at Joseph Gallo Cheese Company

Atwater, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

23.5

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation, Equipment Maintenance, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Chemical Inventory Management, Mechanical Aptitude, Documentation, Quality Standards, OSHA Compliance, Hazardous Waste Management, Equipment Disassembly, Equipment Reassembly

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment. Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients. Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents. Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match Health Insurance Dental Vision Educational Reimbursement Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.) Free cheese! Requirements Summary of Functions: Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role helps maintain a safe, hygienic environment for the production of cheese and products. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure proper equipment sanitation and efficient shutdown and start-ups through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment designs. Work with chemical provider to manage chemical inventory and needs. Establish a culture of continuous improvement, foster a sense of team responsibility for achieving goals and supporting plants metrics. Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning Maintain sanitation logs and documentation accurately Follow the food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities: Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and SQF regulations. Comply with GMP’s in the plant. • Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standard of conduct. Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions. Organizational Relationships: Position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor. Qualifications: Must read, write, speak, and understand English. Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products, and plant quality standards. Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner. Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment. Possesses an interest in and an aptitude of mechanics. Ability to work independently within parameters set by management. Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods of time. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or chemicals. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is very loud, ear plugs are provided for safety. This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned. Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with food safety standards. This role involves managing chemical inventory, maintaining sanitation logs, and performing equipment disassembly for deep cleaning.