Sanitation Tech

Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE Sanitation 1 is an employee in the sanitation department. After orientation and initial chemical safety training, the employee will begin learning and practicing cleaning and sanitation methods at Classic Salads. Also assist the production department as needed. DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. Complete Classic Salads Standard Sanitation Procedures (TRN-0400), CS-SOP-01, CS-SOP-6037 Clean without direct supervision, areas inside/outside exposed product rooms that are away from product contact surfaces (walls, floors, drains etc.) Perform all work and assigned tasks according to company SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and master sanitation. Clean with direct supervision from supervisor/manager food contact sufaces (belts, shakers, wash tanks, elevators, scales etc), areas immediately adjacent to food contact surfaces and areas directly over food contact surfaces. Operate chemical dispensing equipment, sanitation equipment, machinery controls and various tools. Clean around outside company grounds (parking lots, back of plant, walls, etc.) Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron etc. Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needeed. Able to work under pressure and time requirements. Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34-36 °F) Use a pallet jack manually ocasionally Report all injuries and incidents big or small to supervisor/manager. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE 1 to 2 years experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Able to follow simple instructions. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL) DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS 2 OZ -50 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED: TEAM LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS GARBAGE CONTAINER 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY

Keywords: Classic Salads, Hayward , Sanitation Tech, Hospitality & Tourism , Watsonville, California