Sanitation

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Located in Central California, this state-of-the-art facility manufactures milk powder, including our newest line, lactoferrin. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California! Our commitment to CDI employees: We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, sick days & holidays, retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work. Job Summary Sanitation personnel's main responsibility is to help oversee and maintain the general sanitation and housekeeping in the plant, including but not limited to, general cleaning of the evaporator and dryer departments. The sanitation personnel must follow all USDA, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP and safety regulations. Essential Functions Help oversee the general sanitation in the plant. Ensure that all high risk areas are kept clean and organized by assisting the operators with their daily cleaning tasks. Assist other employees with their daily general sanitation duties. Does weekly inventory of sanitation supplies and submit to QA department. Assist QA with pest exclusion and investigations. Complete all paperwork neatly and correctly. Follow all company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Follow all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures Assist with powder silo bin vent sock changes. Inventory and ordering of requested supplies. Perform Visible Emissions Evaluation (VEE) readings. Sanitation and maintenance of rooftop areas. Maintain chemical storage areas - clean and organize bulk area a barrel area. Filter replacement as needed (schedule on dryer down time). Available to work hours before or after shift if needed and requested by management. Follow all safety and working rules. Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools laboratory equipment. Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work. Must be able to get along with co-workers. Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment. Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs. "Food Safety and Quality" are the responsibilities of this position. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment. Must recognize problems and be persistent until a solution is found. Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Must demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Language Skills English is required as the written and spoken language. Other languages are definite assets. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Driving Requirements: N/A Equipment Lab equipment, dryer department machinery, evaporator, and silos. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employee will be subject to temperatures from 34 to over 100 degrees. An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds. This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity. ADA/FEHA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. EEO The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer Physical Demands The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this position's core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization. Sitting/Standing/Walking: The Sanitation personnel during the course of an 8-12 hour workday will do all three. They will walk several hundred feet over uneven surfaces scrubbing, sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, and other cleaning duties. Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the Sanitation personnel may lift up to 60 pounds on an infrequent basis. Pushing/Pulling: Each workday the Sanitation personnel frequently pushes/pulls while using lab equipment and swabbing. Bending/Stooping: Both are done regularly during a workday. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday squatting and kneeling are done frequently. Crawling is done occasionally during a workday. Twisting/Turning: Frequent twisting and kneeling are done while doing regular duties each workday. Climbing/Balancing: Some vertical ladder climbing required. Balancing on ladders and machinery required while performing duties during a workday. Reaching: Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during 8-hour workday. Grasping/Manipulation: Frequent use of hands and fingers while using sanitation tools equipment. Fraudulent Recruiting Scam Disclaimer To all applicants: We take your safety and privacy seriously at California Dairies Inc. All job applicants are directed to apply only through the official career pages. Please be aware that our talent team will never ask for any form of payment, financial account details, or sensitive personal information such as social security numbers. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from California Dairies Inc., please contact us at . U.S. residents can get more information from the FTC at The pay range is listed below and represents a good faith estimate upon hire. The final offer will depend on factors such as the candidates experience, skills, and qualifications.

Created: 2026-03-05