SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30pm – 4:00am (overnight)

Hourly Wage: $16.92/hr. + $1.25/hr. shift differential

Apply at: Tofurky.com/careers

This is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position located in Hood River, OR. Travel between Hood River locations is frequent.

The Sanitation Technician role is responsible for daily cleaning and sanitation of assigned processing areas, equipment, and the facility. This position is responsible for the completion of all necessary assigned department paperwork.

Duties:

• Follows all safety rules and regulations, including the use of all personal protective equipment and chemical guidelines, and immediately notifies supervisor of any unsafe condition or equipment.
• Understands and follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring cleaning specifications are achieved in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cleans and sanitize food processing areas and equipment as needed.
• Stock GMP supplies, hair nets, ear plug, hand soap, paper towels and dump trash and recycling
• Clean break room, production office, keep garbage compactor area clear from debris, pick up trash outside surrounding facility.
• Initial daily sanitation schedule of completed tasks, complete food defense weekly checklist and count for tools in toolbox register at end of shift.
• Manage supply crib inventory any request will need to be submitted in a timely manner to warehouse.
• Collect water samples once a week, calibrate pH meter three times a week to be compliance with the city of Hood River.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work quickly but efficiently and safely while doing a thorough job
• Possess basic oral and written communication skills, computer skill is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Punctual and positive attitude
• Reliable transportation to work each day
• Previous sanitation experience preferred
• Prior chemical-use exposure preferred

In addition to your salary, we’ll provide:

• Employee-only medical and vision coverage that is 100% employer paid; employee-only dental coverage that is 80% employer paid
• Auto-enrollment and eligibility for Tofurky’s 401K contribution + match.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employer-paid Personal Time Off and Holiday time.

The Tofurky Company does not currently support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S.

The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Tofurky is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Tofurky will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Tofurky complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

For more than 35 years, Turtle Island Foods (d.b.a. The Tofurky Company) has been producing the friendliest food on the plate for plant-eaters, meat-eaters, and people who resist labels. Our mission is to make great food everyone can enjoy, and we do it with respect for people, animals, and the planet. We carry out our mission by getting every bacon-chomping, barbecue-loving eater out there to see the wisdom of a plant-based diet by talking about what everyone wants to talk about: the food that makes them happy! Today, The Tofurky Company, a subsidiary of Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc., offers yumminess in over 35 products at over 25,000 grocery stores with our plant-based protein, Tofurky, and our dairy-free cheese, Moocho.

Working at Tofurky: At Tofurky, we may not all have the same beliefs about diet, sustainability, or what goes best with french fries. We’re not a monoculture (and we like it that way). But we can all get behind our mission of respect – whether it’s respect for our shared planet, for all species, for human health, or for our community and our employees. We are sure of one thing: people, animals, and the environment matter more than profit margins.