Janitorial/Sanitation Associate

Charlie's Produce - Coke Farm Division - Who We Are

Coke Farm is an organic grower/shipper/handler located in San Juan Bautista, California. Farming since 1981, Coke Farm serves as a 100% organic food hub for over 70+ growers in our region. Coke Farm empowers organic farmers while engaging customers to become part of the organic farming movement.

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like-minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $19.00 - $24.00+ per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure.

The Role

Janitorial/Sanitation Associates will be responsible for both commercial and office general housekeeping including but not limited to sweeping floors, cleaning up debris around the warehouse and offices, cleaning up standing water, floor drains, breaking down boxes and recycle, scheduled cleaning of hydrocooler, ice injector, freezer, restrooms and lunchroom, using a forklift to empty garbage and check for potential pest control issues - following all SOP's for each equipment type.

Essential duties, but not limited to:

• This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the plant to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and safety guidelines
• Wear always required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Empty all, restroom, lunchroom, and cold room trashcans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the employee lunchrooms and all offices, to include sweeping, mopping, and refrigerator clean out.
• Maintain and sanitize all bathrooms, including replenishing any supplies daily.
• Follow and maintain regular cleaning schedules for the ice room, warehouse cooler, hydrocooler, cooler curtains, surrounding office spaces and other equipment.
• Clean all drinking water containers including, main tank, office and facility containers.
• Regular draining and cleaning of sump pumps and floor canal drains.
• Responsible for the completion of the daily cleaning inspection log.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate issues.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Able to read and speak in both English and Spanish, preferred, but not required.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs
• Ability to work in freezer environment with below zero temperatures for up to 30 minutes at a time
• 1-year previous warehouse or janitorial/sanitation experience preferred
• 1-year of experience working with cleaning and sanitizing or related chemicals.
• Floor Scrubber, Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred
• Decision making/problem solving skills and listening skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of GMP's, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and adhere to proper procedures in safety when working with moving parts.
• Willing to accept change and work in a team-based environment.
• Must be flexible with schedule, as shift times could change due to needs of the business (weekends and overtime may be required as part of the normal work schedule.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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