Operator- Sanitation

Pay range

This range is provided by Adams Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$18.00/hr - $19.50/hr

With over a century of expertise, Adam's Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non‑GMO bulk and specialty oils, lecithin, and grains, we serve B2B customers in the natural and organic space, including food manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, and industrial processors. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that support innovation and clean‑label formulations.

The Sanitation Operator is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Sanitation Supervisor. The Sanitation Operator is accountable and responsible for plant sanitation and cleanliness to maintain quality control and protection of product, ensuring departmental safety, environmental controls and development and training of sanitation employees.

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained, including but not limited to: proper storage of tools, hoses, cleanliness of work area, and proper wear of all personal protective equipment; immediately contain and report any spills or unsafe conditions
• Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed safely as assigned to the shift
• Review and fill out master sanitation sheets (MSS) after completing assigned tasks
• Communicate with management at any hour during emergency situations
• Interact regularly with peers & management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environment
• Perform daily safety equipment checks as required
• Complete all required safety trainings
• Ensure sanitation operations are performed in accordance with approved procedures and company policy
• Read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and forms
• Communicate with other shifts and supervisors/leaders
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Superintendent of operations and the Plant Manager
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for all employees and visitors
• Other duties as directed or required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Ability to follow policies & procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team & safety environment

• Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during the week, weekends and/or holidays as needed
• Must be self‑motivated with the ability to work unsupervised

Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food – within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location:

Yuba City, CA

Annual Salary: $56,160 - $68,640