Sanitation Worker - 3rd shift

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors/marketers of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and provided exceptional service to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 400 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms is an employee-oriented company dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sanitation Worker is a hands-on team member in the Sanitation Team. This team member is responsible for daily sanitation needs, as well as plant environment and mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities in accordance with the company's policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws. Addition, responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing plant and production equipment, handling chemicals, and maintaining building and grounds upkeep.

SAFETY ABILITY: Promote a "safety first" culture within position, department, and all other departments company wide. Follow all safety rules (including Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, chemical use, and HazCom).

QUALITY ABILITY: Support training of employees regarding GMPs and SSOPs standards by leading by example.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Actively participate in continuous improvement teams and processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a "safety first" culture within Sanitation and all other departments. Follow all safety rules as trained and lead by example (including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, and Confined Space).
• Completing daily sanitation tasks such as (but not limited to) sanitation of equipment lines and tools.
• Support measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance and quality.
• Support training employees regarding sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs and objectives by following procedures as trained and leading by example for new team members.
• Conduct regular inspection of equipment for wear and tear, reporting any issues to a lead or supervisor.
• Communicate improvement opportunities to your supervisor such as changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and effectiveness of process.
• Follow updated chemical usage procedures.
• Successfully complete chemical dilutions and verifications.
• Keep informed of chemical labels and MSDS sheets and updates.
• Safely work with hazardous chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment.
• Required to climb ladders and must be comfortable at working a variety of heights.
• Operate walk behind floor scrubber as assigned.
• Operate pressure washer as assigned, including set up and clean up.
• Will be required to work overtime and weekends based on business needs.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines and communicate effectively under pressure.

JOB ATTRIBUTES:

• Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and communicate conditions that affect employee safety.
• Leadership: Ability to listen and follow directions and follow procedures as trained. Communicate and make suggestions for improvement.
• Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Communication: Effective communication and teamwork contribute to mutual success while fostering positive work relationships.
• Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Sanitation processes and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of pest control is a plus or ability to learn concepts in relation to impact on sanitation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.

This role is primarily performed in a manufacturing environment, which may include high levels of noise. Working conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE/M/F/D/V