Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Cleaning and sanitizing all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drain, grounds, etc. Lead and train new employees, issue, monitor and report inventory of both Chemicals and PPE’s.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management System with the ability to satisfy our customers and provide products that are in accordance to their intended use and safe for human consumption.
• Wash down and sanitize all processing equipment, floors, walls, pipes, drains, grounds, etc.
• Use cleaning chemicals, i.e. chlorine, lye, and detergents.
• Immediately report any accidents to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Report any safety hazard to Area Supervisor or Supervisor.
• Supervise employees in their areas of responsibility on the line
• Be responsible for operation of line and area when assigned
• Be sure all employees go on break and return at the proper time
• Train, assign employees to work area and evaluate employee, give feedback to Sanitation Manager on employee progress
• Issue, maintain inventory and track off PEE’s
• Must monitor Cleaning Chemicals for proper inventory
• Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Must, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisor and management
• Follow company policies
• Follow safety procedures
• Other duties that are reasonable associated with the above essential functions of the job
• Assist Manager / Area Supervisor with chemical documentation
• Assist Area Supervisor when task arise for support
• Must be able to speak, read and write both English and Spanish

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:

• Must be able to effectively lead others
• Must be able to accept and give orders
• Must be able to teach and train employees in their assigned jobs

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
• Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have dexterity to be able to hold a high pressure hose (750-1000 psi) for long periods.
• Must be able to work with chemicals.
• Must be able to wear respirator (if needed). Required to pass Respirator Fitness Test.
• Requires climbing, standing, stooping, twisting, lifting and other physical movements to perform job.
• Must be able to bend or squat low enough to go under conveyor belts.

Work Environment:

• Wet environment. May work indoors or outdoors at times.  Will work in tight, confined areas with caustic chemicals such as chlorine, lye and caustic detergents and with dangerous and sharp equipment. 
• Work areas may be slippery and/or icy. May work in IQF with temperatures of 30 degrees to 45 degrees.

Travel Requirements:

• None

Supervisory Duties:

• Number of employees may vary from 5 to 50. Supervises Sanitation Workers

I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $__20.33______

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.