Facility Technician

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a Sanitation Shift Lead with Wawona Frozen Foods will serve as a working team leader of a grew of grounds personnel. Taking direction from the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Shift Lead will be responsible for all the sanitation duties, from cleaning, chemical preparation and levels to completion of shift sanitation documentation.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods' Safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Compliance with all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Empowered to notify and / or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment.
• Coordinate all the sanitation techs on their shift to ensure that all required lines receive cleaning and sanitation to be ready for the next use.
• Oversee the preparation of sanitation chemicals to make sure that they are at the proper level for use.
• Follow and complete the monthly master sanitation check list to ensure that all non-production areas are cleaned according to schedule.
• Train and coach new and seasonal sanitation employees as needed to make sure that we are properly following our SSOPs and all safety procedures.
• Assist the sanitation supervisor with scheduling employees as needed to ensure that all shifts have the coverage that they need.
• Required to wear all the correct PPE needed to perform the sanitation job functions and monitor and enforce this rule with all sanitation employees.
• Ensure that all sanitation and pest control standards withing the SQF & other Food safety audit schemes are being followed and up to date to make sure that we are audit ready at all times.
• Ability to travel between local facilities to ensure that we have coverage across shifts as needed.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by department supervisor or manager.

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BENEFITS

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND / OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.