Sanitation Worker

About the Role

Pacific Seafood is seeking a Sanitation Worker for their Los Angeles Warehouse. This role is essential for maintaining food safety and product quality through the cleaning and sanitation of food processing equipment, utensils, and the facility. The ideal candidate is meticulous, clean, and capable of working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Sanitation:
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation according to the company’s Master Sanitation Program.
• Clean and sanitize processing walls, floors, and equipment using chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Remove debris from the processing area.
• Verify the adequacy of cleaning and sanitation performed on areas and equipment.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Maintain plant safety by properly using sanitation tools and testing when applicable.
• Communicate chemical supply levels to management.
• Observe and record facility conditions to ensure compliance with company and regulatory specifications.
• Document actions taken in response to unsatisfactory observations on equipment, utensils, and/or process area conditions.
• Maintenance and Support:
• Maintain and properly use equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide backup support for other duties as needed.
• Become certified as an electric pallet jack and forklift operator.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Required:
• None
• Preferred:
• Experience with the utilization of sanitation tools and chemicals.
• Experience with food safety.
• Experience with the safe operation of forklifts and powered pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to watch and react to changing situations to ensure safety.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to carefully complete tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read a limited number of two and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Capable of working and communicating in loud environments while focusing on tasks.
• Capable of training in using specialized tools and equipment pertinent to operations.
• Capable of solving simple math equations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Traditional warehouse and distribution facility environment.
• Exposure to large, specialized, and moving equipment.
• High noise level.
• Exposure to cold/freezing temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous material.
• Wet environment.
• Must use safety equipment (hair nets, gloves, smock, etc.).
• Well-illuminated environment.
• Exposure to scents related to the production facility.