Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $34.70 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The Sanitation Technician Lead engages in sanitation activities ensuring the cleanliness and safety of production and office areas in addition to driving department processes and strategic initiatives that are developed by organizational leadership and regulatory compliance. Supporting facility quality assurance initiatives and adhering to Blue Diamond's HACCP processes, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices will be essential to this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: RESPONSIBILITIES Follows established schedules and standard operating procedures for cleaning and/or sanitizing of assigned areas. Engages in the ordering of cleaning supplies and sanitation inventory items (e.g. paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, and uvex lens tissue wipes). Participates in quality inspections on the production lines ensuring compliance with corporate and agency regulations. Leads “Train the Trainer” classes and new hire orientations relating to sanitation processes and procedures. Participates in FSA audits. Functions as a member of the plant’s Safety Team. Helps develop and execute the plant’s Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. Leads the containment and sanitation of blood borne pathogens (BBP) at the facility. Represents the Sanitation team in cross- functional/ cross- organizational training opportunities for plant team members. Engages in quality assurance swabbing of production equipment to maintain food safety requirements. Assists with leading the team through their daily tasks to ensure safety & quality standards are met. Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU NEED *Minimum qualifications High school diploma or GED Basic custodial / sanitation experience of 4 years Excellent communication skills & ability to work in team-environment Required to obtain a forklift certification Required to obtain a Bloodborne Pathogen certification Experience training team members on sanitation principles Experience operating industrial cleaning machines WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
