Sanitarian, 3rd Shift 1 1

Position:  Sanitarian, 3rd shift 

Department: Sanitation

Reports To: Team Lead

Salary Type: Non-Exempt 

Location: Irwindale, CA

Pay: $19.00/hr 

 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact

 

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate four processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-based meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-based food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 12,000 Associates globally. 

 

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

 

Position Summary:

This role is a key position within our manufacturing plants and supports our production team leads as they drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards.  This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production and  works directly with an experienced Sanitarian (Level 2) to ensure the proper sanitation of production equipment and areas.

 

What you will Do:

• Follow all GMP procedures.

• Follow all Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Security Policies.

• Report any equipment failure to the Sanitation Manager/Supervisor.

• Set up and tear down production equipment as needed to perform specific cleaning applications.

• Use chemicals to clean and sanitize food contact and non-food contact surfaces.

• Inspect all equipment before releasing the line to the Sanitation Manager / Supervisor for inspection.

• Responsible for documentation of job tasks performed on sanitation checklist. 

• Must wear protective equipment and follow all safety procedures (PPE’S).

• Use basic cleaning hands tools to ensure proper and safe cleaning of conveyor belts, floors/walls, trashdock, and other areas of the facility.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What you will Need:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

• Must be able to perform tasks under strict time limits.

• Willingness to work in a cold environment 

• Able to work flexible schedule

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to understand plant KPI’s (production, quality & safety)

Related Success Metrics:

• Performance efficiencies (fill rate, labor & yield), rework, OEE, production specification compliance

• FO KPI, Quality Response, Consumer Complaints 

• TCIR, LWCR

• Fill Rate, Labor & Yield Efficiencies

 

Desired Traits:

• Excellence- ability to deliver consistent quality results through a sense of urgency and taking initiative, while also demonstrating flexibility to meet business needs.

• People-minded- ability to foster mutual respect and positive relationships with co-workers, demonstrates listening skills and ensures physical safety of self and others.

• Integrity- honors commitments, acts honestly and with accountability.