Sanitation - SEASONAL - Cherries - Selah

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Sanitation - SEASONAL - Cherries - Selah Description Position Summary

Monson Fruit Co., LLC is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sanitation Worker to support sanitation and food safety operations within our fruit packing facility. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment, production areas, and common spaces to ensure a safe, clean, and food-safe environment. Sanitation Workers play a critical role in maintaining compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory food safety standards.

• Perform daily sanitation tasks according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment, conveyors, tools, floors, walls, drains, and work surfaces.
• Properly handle, mix, label, and store sanitation chemicals according to training and safety guidelines.
• Use sanitation tools and equipment such as hoses, foaming units, scrubbers, and pressure washers.
• Maintain cleanliness of production, storage, and employee areas.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety requirements.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Complete sanitation logs, checklists, and documentation accurately.
• Report equipment issues, sanitation concerns, or safety hazards to a supervisor.
• Assist with pre-operational inspections and corrective cleaning as needed.
• Work as part of a team to complete sanitation tasks efficiently and safely.
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures.

• Fruit packing and cold-storage facility.
• Exposure to cold, wet, and humid conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Use of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Ability to work up to ten (10) hour shifts, four (4) days per week, with occasional weekend work.
• Previous sanitation or food processing experience preferred; training provided.
• Ability to follow company policies, safety rules, and operational guidelines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and seasonal shifts.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and use hands and arms repetitively for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds for segregating and palletizing tasks only.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, or noisy environments common to produce packing facilities.
• Ability to visually inspect produce for quality defects.
• Ability to hear and respond to machinery sounds, alarms, and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations

The work environment is a fast-paced warehouse and produce packing facility that includes exposure to conveyor systems, automated machinery, wet floors, cold or refrigerated temperatures, noise, and repetitive motion tasks. Employees may work while standing for extended periods and in close proximity to moving equipment and other team members. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety procedures is required at all times.