Sanitation, Manufacturing ​/ Production

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sanitation I employee is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing product‑contact and non‑product‑contact surfaces throughout the pistachio processing facility. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations, quality systems, GMPs, HACCP requirements, allergen controls, sanitation programs, and company policies while maintaining a safe and sanitary production environment.

• Perform cleaning and sanitation activities including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, foaming, scrubbing, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and facility surfaces.
• Maintain processing equipment and surrounding plant areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Monitor processing areas during production to control product residue buildup.
• Remove product residue, shells, packaging materials, and rejected products from work areas.
• Empty trash containers throughout the facility daily.
• Pick up debris and foreign materials from production areas.
• Perform line cleaning activities according to sanitation schedules and procedures.
• Properly mix, handle, and use cleaning chemicals.
• Use color‑coded cleaning tools according to sanitation procedures.
• Wear required PPE including gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, food defense, allergen control, and food safety requirements.
• Report sanitation, food safety, quality, or compliance concerns to management.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Company‑provided training available for qualified candidates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret food safety policies, GMPs, company manuals, and work instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram, and schedule‑based instructions.
• Ability to safely solve problems and make sound decisions.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.

Other Requirements

• Food manufacturing and pistachio processing environment.
• Exposure to loud noise, salt, ingredient odors, cleaning chemicals, sanitation chemicals, and sanitation equipment.
• Indoor and outdoor work may be required.
• Exposure to wet conditions, slippery surfaces, and cleaning solutions.
• Exposure to machinery, moving equipment, and production areas.
• Requires compliance with GMP requirements including hair restraints, no jewelry policies, and food safety practices.
• May work around pistachios and other tree nut allergens.

Physical Requirement

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting 10 lbs.
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Reaching Above Shoulder
• Twisting
• Climbing
• Kneeling/Crouching
• Fine Hand Manipulation
• Use of Vision
• Hearing/Speaking

• Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday.
• Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday.

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good‑faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.