Mission Produce (Nasdaq: AVO) is a global leader in the worldwide fresh produce business delivering fresh Hass avocados and mangos to retail wholesale and foodservice customers in over 25 countries. Since 1983 Mission Produce has been sourcing producing and distributing fresh Hass avocados and today also markets mangos and grows blueberries as part of its diversified portfolio. The Company is vertically integrated and owns five state-of-the-art packing facilities across the U.S. Mexico Peru and Guatemala. With sourcing capabilities across 20 premium growing regions the company provides a year-round supply of premium fresh fruit. Missions global distribution network includes strategically positioned forward distribution centers across key markets throughout North America China Europe and the UK offering value-added services such as ripening bagging custom packing and logistical management. For more information please visit .
JOB SUMMARY
Sanitation Technician will be responsible for meeting and maintaining the food safety standards for Mission Produce Distribution Center. The Sanitation Technician will be responsible for the sanitizing procedures for food contact and nonfood contact surfaces.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and apply appropriate sanitation responsibilities per Mission Produce Food Safety Standards.
Keep buildings grounds and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
Perform heavy cleaning duties such as cleaning floors drains coolers ripe rooms shipping /receiving docks and other facility structures.
Utilize and maintain sanitation tools such as brooms extension rods scrubber machines scrapers mops squeegees foaming machines compressed air and any applicable tools needed.
Document and maintain sanitation logs in a timely manner.
Read and understand chemical labels follow guidelines or SOP to safely use chemicals as intended.
Communicate issues/conflicts to supervisors and participate in weekly crossover meetings with the corporate Food Safety Team.
Willingness and ability to operate heavy machinery including pallet jacks forklifts scissorlifts and boomlifts.
Perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or 2 years of relevant experience.
Ability and willingness to be flexible with hours.
Ability and willingness to operate heavy machinery such as a scissor lift forklift and boom lift.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Experienced in Microsoft Office (Preferred).
Bilingual in English and Spanish (Preferred).
Forklift/Scissor Lift experience (Preferred).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work in a wet & temperature-controlled environment from 34F 42F.
Ability to work independently.
Safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
Ability to reach and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to stand walk stoop kneel crouch/bend as needed to perform essential tasks.
Required Experience:
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Mission Produce offers a year-round supply of the World's Finest Avocados™ and World's Finest Mangos™, currently servicing 25 countries.