Sanitation Supervisor

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

Atwater, California

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you’ll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world‑class results.

Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what’s right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Maintain cleanliness of all plant areas assigned. Train and adjust manpower accordingly.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Must comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and systems to ensure continual process improvement and effectiveness of our Food Safety Management System; with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance with their intended use and safe for human consumption.
• Responsible for maintaining a timely schedule so that all production operations start on time.
• Responsible for monitoring employees' sanitizing procedures and practices.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all sanitation documentation.
• Responsible for maintaining SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.
• Responsible for reporting equipment breakdowns to your immediate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for the proper training of employees.
• Responsible for assigning workers so that areas are covered.
• Will need to perform Sanitation worker duties as needed.

Secondary Duties

• Ensure company rules and policies are followed and enforced.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Forklift driving will be required from time to time (certification required).
• Assign sanitation workers to production in the event of a breakdown (conveyors stopping, product falling on the floor, etc.).
• Follow company policies.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:

• Number of employees may vary from 1-30 (Average 15 people).

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred.
Experience and knowledge of production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Two years in sanitation or comparable experience.
• Previous Forklift experience and High Staking preferred.
• Must successfully complete forklift evaluation/certification prior to forklift operation.
• Bilingual desired.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Passionate about a purpose driven career.
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments.
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality.
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency.
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have dexterity to be able to hold a high pressure hose (750-1000psi) for long periods.
• Must be able to work with chemicals.
• Must be able to wear respirator (if needed). Required to pass Respirator Fitness Test.
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting, and other physical movements to perform job.
• Must be able to bend or squat low enough to go under conveyor belts.

• Industrial plant environment with related noise and temperatures. Will work around chemicals and in wet and slippery areas.

• None.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.