Sanitarian

What if your job had a real impact? 

By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others, and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables. 

Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates. We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own brands: Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts® and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™. Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!

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.  This position works independently to ensure the proper sanitation of production areas and equipment.

What you will Do:

• Follow all GMP procedures.

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

• Report any equipment failure to 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 line to 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, trash dock, and other areas of the facility.

• Train Sanitarian Level 1 associates on basic cleaning duties

• Operate and clean the majority of machines and rooms using automated tools such as power washer, steamer, electric pallet jack, etc with little or no supervision.

• Perform High Risk/Hot Spot Zone deep cleans with assistance of Level 3 Sanitarian.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will Need:

• Previous experience as a Level 1 Sanitarian

• 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)

Physical Work Environment / Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to perform repetitive movements (i.e., bending, stooping, pushing).  The associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to move about within a fast paced environment in/outside facility

• Ability to ascend/descend on stairs/ladder for repairs

• Ability to position self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Ability to frequently move, push, or carry items up to 50lbs

• Exposed to cold & wet environment 34 degrees. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions

• Must be able to exchange accurate information through frequent communications within all levels of the organization

• Must be able to detect, identify, inspect, observe, and assess surroundings

Bonduelle Fresh Americas requires its employees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19, where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable to provide proof of vaccination, you will be required to provide proof of a COVID test on a weekly basis

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at (626) 856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.