Seasonal Sanitation Technician

About This Company

We pride ourselves on being family‑owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state‑of‑the‑art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high‑quality products – all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

The role of a Seasonal Sanitation Technician with Wawona Frozen Foods will be involved in all activities related to food security and sanitation programs. As a sanitation technician, they will be responsible for plant cleansing, sanitation, and pest control. Additional responsibilities are being in compliance with GMP's sanitation policies and procedures.

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury‑free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Good time management skills.
• Maintain a good attendance record to ensure that there is no interruption to production.
• Meet timelines.
• Use water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Use high‑pressure water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Use shovel to discard waste product.
• Fill 5‑gallon buckets with waste product and discard waste.
• Work with chlorine products and sanitizing chemicals.
• Must be able to use PPE (personal protective equipment). PPE equipment provided.
• Work closely with sanitation supervisor and production personnel on sanitation problems.
• Must be able to follow and understand all company and regulatory product quality standards, sanitation standards, food safety standards, employee safety and environmental standards.
• Report any product and/or equipment issues to your immediate supervisor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk on feet 95 % of shift.
• Must be flexible in schedule and able to work in Clovis and/or Fresno plant (24 hours' notice).
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Sanitation experience is preferred, not required.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills.
• A strong work ethic and a can‑do attitude.
• Self‑motivated and self‑starter.
• Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.
• 2nd shift and graveyard shift.
• $17.00–$20.00 depending on shift and experience.

• Sick Leave.
• Wawona Wednesdays, End of Season Appreciation Events, T‑shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month.

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear.
• A fast‑paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.