Sanitation Worker

Overview

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that "champions a more equitable world." A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

Cleaning and sanitizing all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drain, grounds, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption

• Wash down and sanitize all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drains, grounds, etc

• Use cleaning chemicals, i.e. chlorine, lye, and detergents

• Immediately report any accidents to Area Supervisor or Supervisor

• Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment to Area Supervisor or Supervisor

• Report any safety hazard to Area Supervisor or Supervisor

• Follow company policies

• Follow safety procedures

• Other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job

Qualifications

• Bilingual a plus but not necessary

• Be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Education & Certification:

• High Scholl Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Must have dexterity to be able to hold a high pressure hose (750-1000 psi) for long periods

• Must be able to work with chemicals

• Must be able to wear respirator (if needed). Required to pass Respirator Fitness Test

• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job

• Must be able to bend or squat low enough to go under conveyor belts

• Wet environment. May work indoors or outdoors at times. Will work in tight, confined areas with caustic chemicals such as chlorine, lye and caustic detergents and with dangerous and sharp equipment

• Work areas may be slippery and/or icy. May work in IQF with temperatures of 30 degrees to 45 degrees

Travel Requirements:

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions

Hiring Pay Scale: $17.20______

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.