Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $25.75 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The Turlock Plant is seeking experienced Sanitation Technician for grave shift to join our winning team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities: Identifies areas with high insect activity. Locates the nesting areas contributing to high activity levels. Cleans and treats areas that have been identified as nesting areas. Monitors Pheromone traps weekly and replaces traps and lures at the recommended frequency to insure their effectiveness. Assists with fogging and crack and crevice application. Monitors and maintains sufficient on hand inventory for all pest control chemicals. Monitors and maintains the Ecolab chemical area and supplies. Maintains sanitation storage rooms. Cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment, floors, walls and related facilities. Removes components of equipment for cleaning and re-assembles. Operates sweepers, scrubbers, pressure washers and other janitorial type equipment. Mix and use chemicals related to cleaning and sanitizing equipment and to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Employees in this category may often be responsible to operate, conduct routine service and maintenance, and assemble and dis-assemble machines and/or production equipment, i.e. sweepers, scrubbers, power mowers. Employees may be required to clean and sanitize food-processing equipment and apply pesticides and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility. Required Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a minimum of 6 months previous work experience in a sanitation or janitorial position. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work under limited supervision. Basic computer skill is desired. Work consists of routine tasks requiring identification of problems and everyday decision-making. Must be able to read and interpret company policies and instructions. Must meet output standards and meet schedules and deadlines as assigned. Must be knowledgeable and recognize crisis management alarms (fire, intrusion, machinery malfunction) and follow-up actions. Proceeds with duties by following several standardized procedures and may refer to supervisor if problems arise. Work is spot-checked. Errors may cause delays of minor loss of resources. Ascend and descend multiple level equipment and work from elevated locations. Ability to climb ladders and cross high catwalks. Be able to walk plant areas. Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in food processing and lean manufacturing is highly desired. Educational Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Blue Diamond promotes a safe and healthy work environment, and in doing so, we will perform background and drug tests for each candidate who accepts a position with our team. Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability 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.
