Sanitation Worker

Fresca Mexican Foods (Fresca) is a premier manufacturer of tortillas, wraps, and chips. Our SQF certified world-class facility is located in Caldwell, Idaho. For 45 years, Fresca has been manufacturing and supplying our customers with the highest quality products using the finest ingredients and time-tested formulations, manufacturing processes, and freezing techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 4 million tortillas per day, employs over 200 full-time employees and serves customers world-wide.Sanitation WorkerCompensation:Base Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experienceFull-time and part-time opportunities$1500.00 sign-on bonus for full-time employees, payable after 180 days employedHours:12-hour shifts (let us know your preferred schedule)Days: 5:30AM to 5:30PMNights: 5:30PM to 5:30AM - extra $3.00 per hour shift differentialMid-day variable shifts availableThere will be weekend shifts requiredEssential Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct sanitation tasks daily and according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) Disassemble/assemble equipment as needed Follow all safety policies and procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Fall Prevention, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use Remove any garbage, debris or waste from the floor or production equipment Provide back-up support to production when needed Read and follow directions on chemical usage labels, follow mixing instructions for chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing, and review MSDS sheets to obtain appropriate hazard information Perform multiple tasks with time constraints Scrub equipment with scrub pads Use an intrinsically safe vacuum Use high pressure hoses, air hoses, and foaming stations Communicate to the production and maintenance teams issues concerning recurring equipment malfunctions and food safety/quality issues Establish positive working relationships with all co-workers to maximize teamwork Other duties as assigned RequirementsRequired Skills and Abilities: Ability to complete chemical titrations Basic math skills Ability to follow directions well and work independently within a team environment High attention to detail Ability to work quickly and methodically Strong work ethic Good organizational skills Ability to work in a safe manner Ability to read, write and speak English Ability to work overtime, nights and/or weekends, as needed Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment Experience with sanitation chemicals Experience with chemical foaming stations and high-pressure hoses Experience in dry sanitation policies and procedures Experience with dry ice cleaning Experience with Good Manufacturing (GMP) and/or Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly lift 50 pounds Ability to stand, walk, reach, and move around machinery for prolonged periods of time Ability to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from hot to very cold Benefits Fresca offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, 401 (K) with match, years of service bonuses, and more. Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Fresca Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.