Sanitation Operator
About Us:
Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
- Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
- Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
- Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
- Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
The Role
The role of the Sanitization Operator is to ensure our facility and environment are free of debris and cleaned to a level that meets regulatory, customer, and Mezzetta’ s exacting standards for food safety. Sanitation is critical to our Food Safety Plan's success and requires a personal commitment to following sanitation SOPs, chemical safety, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Understand essential chemical use (dilutions & titration kits) and safe handling.
- To achieve food safety standards, adhere to all GMP, FPQ, and HACCP requirements.
- Proficient in following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per asset requiring daily cleaning.
- Accurate record keeping of sanitation records.
- Complete 100% of required Alchemy training (Personal Safety and Food Safety Training).
- Able to follow verbal and written work instructions and activities within the scope of the job description.
- Complete required trainings.
Qualifications
- Teamwork – Giving 100% effort to support the team in achieving the production plan for the shift and meeting the goals for productivity, safety, and quality.
- Employee Ownership – Taking pride in your work and maintaining the area as you own it.
- Attention to Detail – The products you provide should meet our exacting requirements, and wherever you are assigned, the work will be done exactly as required to achieve success in the workplace.
- Safety and Environment Awareness – Attention to your surroundings so if anything seems out of the ordinary, you will identify it and call your Leader to resolve the issue.
Pay Range
$21 - $22 USD
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
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