Sanitation Worker at Generous Brands

THE ROLE:    

• This position will report to the: Sanitation Supervisor 
• Travel Requirement: None 
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  
• Shift: 1st shift (7am-330pm)
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular    
• Pay Range: $17-$19/hr.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE    

Sanitation workers clean and sanitize equipment, facilities, and grounds of production plants following production runs. 

• Responsible for the removal of raw product and solid wastes in preparation of the sanitizing cycle
• Remove solid waste and raw products from floors
• Cover and protect all sensitive equipment with canvas/plastic covers
• Preparatory rinsing of all food contact surfaces
• Apply cleaning chemicals to all machinery, using centralized or portable foaming systems, rinse and remove of cleaning chemicals
• Operate forklift for chemical transportation and trash disposal
• Operate riding scrubber to clean large areas of process floors
• Help with the disassembling of specified equipment for deep cleaning
• Apply heavy-duty chemicals to break down accumulated sugars
• Apply concentrated sanitizer to walls and overhead
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 0 to 6 months Sanitation Experience 

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and be able to fulfill obligations
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
• Work as a team and follow instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 year’s experience in Sanitation 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification 

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 up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time

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 Generous Brands 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: [email protected] for additional support and guidance. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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