Sanitation Worker Specialty

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC

Sanitation Worker Specialty

US-CA-Atwater

Job :

# of Openings: 2

Category: Manufacturing

Dole Packaged Foods

Overview

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.

Third (grave) shift or as needed, any day of the week, as assigned. Overtime as needed, 5-7 days a week. Job may be seasonal throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement an effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption.
• A Sanitation Specialist must upon a successful training period be able to have a general understanding of their special areas such a {i.e.Blueberry line Aweta. Raybolution Raybow Vision Sorters. Tub & cups. Puree, Retort, Zambonni Sweeper and Shelf stable.etc}
• Wash down and sanitize all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drains, grounds, etc.
• Use cleaning chemicals(chlorine, lye, and detergents), while wearing a protection jacket, pants, gloves, goggles, and boots.
• Immediately report any accidents to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Report any safety hazard to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Must be able to work in the IQF Units and perform system control to defrost the IQF units in Sanitation Department.
• Demonstrable ability to clean delicate and expensive machine such as those with optical sensors and small electrical components.
• Have a mechanical aptitude for disassembling handling and reassembling components for cleaning.
• Basic knowledge of HMI controls to turn a machine on and off for cleaning purposes.
• Basic knowledge of a system loop in order to perform Clean in Place [CIP] Ensure that the solution meets the proper concentrations, temperatures, times and flows.
• Able to handle and mix chemicals from bulk tanks into portable sprayers. Caustics. Acids. Chlorines. Oxidizers and other concentrated cleaning agents.
• Work with QA Inspector and follow up as appropriate to ensure that all operating and sanitation standards have been met to ensure a safe and effective on time start of production.
• Follow company policies.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

• Prior Sanitation or similar work experience a plus
• Previous experience working a food manufacturing setting a plus
• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions regarding the job and safety procedures.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player
• Demonstrate good attitude, quick learner and work completed independent (after initial training)
• Must be organized and self- motivated
• Must be able to work under pressure and proactive to learn and contribute to his or her team.
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proacti…