We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

 Summary of Functions: Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role helps maintain a safe, hygienic environment for the production of cheese and products. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure proper equipment sanitation and efficient shutdown and start-ups  through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment  designs. 
• Work with chemical provider to manage chemical inventory and needs. 
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement, foster a sense of team  responsibility for achieving goals and supporting plants metrics. 
•  Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning 
•  Maintain sanitation logs and documentation accurately 
• Follow the food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products  manufactured in the facility. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities: 
• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP and  SQF regulations. 
• Comply with GMP’s in the plant. • Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standard of  conduct. 
• Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste  management and other environmental management requirements in the  workplace by attending scheduled training sessions. 

Organizational Relationships: Position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English. 
• Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned  equipment and products, and plant quality standards. 
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a  confidential manner. 
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned  equipment. 
• Possesses an interest in and an aptitude of mechanics. 
• Ability to work independently within parameters set by management. 
• Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative  of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential  functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be  required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are  representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential  functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Regular exposure to elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold or  chemicals. 
• The noise level in the manufacturing environment is very loud, ear plugs  are provided for safety. 

This description is a general statement and does not include other duties as assigned. Joseph Gallo Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO