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- This position will report to the: Supervisor - Sanitation Fresh
- Travel Requirement: None
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Employment Category: Full-Time Hourly - Temporary
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Sanitation Lead will oversee the manual process of sanitizing of production plants with a focus on food contact surfaces. Lead will be responsible for several different plants and production areas and supervise employees to ensure completion of areas. Lead will oversee the chemical application in assigned areas and ensure its removal, maintain a variety of routine records, and audit records completed by team employees.
- Perform all functions of a sanitation employee.
- Set up equipment and crew.
- Apply proper cleaning chemical to appropriate surfaces and equipment.
- May be asked to rotate to a different area of the plant (same position and shift) based on business need.
- Maintain daily log sheets documenting completed work.
- Audit team lead logs and documents.
- Perform Chemical test (titration)
- Operate forklift for chemical transportation and trash disposal.
- Engage in any critical or special situations and promptly discerns if additional resources or senior managers are needed. Provide direct leadership and direction settings to all shifts to ensure that accurate communication and follow-up occurs.
- Ensures corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement processes are being utilized in manufacturing and that action plans are verified and effective.
- Assist department supervisors with making go/no go decisions concerning chemical, cleaning and/or design impacts on production, maintenance, quality and sanitation issues.
- Undertake and complete special projects assigned by the Sr. Sanitation Manager as necessary.
- Provide technical expertise for environmental monitoring program development, monitoring and troubleshooting EMP.
- Communicate and escalate any safety, food safety/quality or vendor issues and provide support as needed.
- People/skill development through training and coaching
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have forklift license or be able to obtain one within 30 days
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Must have great communication skills, ability to communicate effectively in English, bilingual preferred.
- Must be punctual, have excellent attendance record, and be able to cooperate with others.
- Must participate in all training programs.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two to Three years of related experience/or training in Sanitation
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Environmental exposure- wet, cold and warm environments.
- Material exposure-moving mechanical parts.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations.
- Ability to lift/push-pull/carry between 25-50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for an extended period.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st Shift - Days and hours for this position will vary and be based on Sanitation - Fresh/Natural Ingredients schedule.
