Oberto Snacks Inc is hiring: Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift in Kent

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Position: Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here’s why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

Quality-Driven Culture:

Team Collaboration:

Career Growth:

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc’s future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation’s leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto’s mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life. As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Oberto team has an opening for the critical position of Sanitation Technician on 3rd shift.

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the sanitation and release of all manufacturing machinery. This ensures timely startups of manufacturing and adherence to HACCP regulations. This is not a janitorial position. This position will be cleaning large manufacturing equipment in our plant.

SCHEDULE:

• 3rd Shift
• 5 days, 8 hours per shift 10:15pm – 6:30am, occasional overtime up to 12-hours a day as needed.

WAGE: $19.00 per hour, plus $1.00 per hour for shift differential pay for working 3rd shift.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily cleaning of raw processing departments and the weekly, Sunday, cleaning of finished processing and packaging departments.
• Meet company and USDA specifications by cleaning and sanitizing machines to ensure that morning production crews can start on time. This may include tasks such as prioritizing, planning, and moving quickly and steadily through sanitation duties.
• Heavy lifting 25lbs. - 50lbs.
• Spray machine parts and equipment with cleaners, sanitizers, and hoses.
• Mix cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, and other compounds, according to formulas to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing.
• Responsible for mixing and dispensing hand sanitizers.
• Pre-soak or rinse machine parts or equipment by immersing objects in cleaning solutions or water, manually.
• Inspect parts and equipment for cleanliness, damage, and compliance with standards or regulations.
• Perform lock-out tag-out on machines when working on and cleaning machines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 6 months to 1-year sanitation with large manufacturing equipment/janitorial experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of a processing environment. This employee regularly works with hazardous machinery, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment. This employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work including climbing stairs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and routinely maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business.

ABOUT OBERTO: We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• Quarterly performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

EXTRA BENEFIT:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam’s Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team? Apply Now!

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans’ status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 437-6100 or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com

EEO/E-Verify Statements: Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

**Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.