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 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 GMPs, 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, HACCP, 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 the required personal protective equipment.
• Good time management skills
• Maintains a good attendance record to ensure that there is no interruption to production.
• Meet timelines.
• Uses water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Uses high pressure water hose to clean floors and production equipment.
• Uses shovel to discard waste product.
• Fills 5-gallon buckets of waste product and discards waste.
• Works with around chlorine products and sanitizing chemicals.
• Must be able to use PPE (personal protective equipment) (PPE equipment provided).
• Works 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.

• Sick Leave
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
• Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
• We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
• We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
• We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customers' successes.
• We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• 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…