Sanitation Tech (Forklift)
Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE Sanitation 2 is an employee in the
sanitation department. After orientation and initial chemical
safety training, the employee will begin learning and practicing
cleaning and sanitation methods at Classic Salads. Also assist the
production department as needed. Employee will be required to
follow all OSHA forklift guidelines. DESCRIPTION OF JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP
Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103.
TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. Complete Classic Salads Standard
Sanitation Procedures (TRN-0400), CS-SOP-01, CS-SOP-6037 Clean
without direct supervision, areas inside/outside exposed product
rooms that are away from product contact surfaces (walls, floors,
drains, etc.) Perform all work and assigned tasks according to
company SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and master
sanitation. Clean with direct supervision from supervisor/manager
food contact sufaces (belts, shakers, wash tanks, elevators,
scales, etc), areas immediately adjacent to food contact surfaces,
and areas directly over food contact surfaces. Operate chemical
dispensing equipment, sanitation equipment, machinery controls, and
various tools. Clean around outside company grounds (parking lots,
back of plant, walls, etc.) Wear required Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net,
eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip resistant
shoes, wet/rain suit, apron etc. Able to work overtime, weekends,
and holidays as needed. Able to work under pressure and time
requirements. Able to work in a cold/wet environment (34-36 °F) Use
a pallet jack manually occasionally Report all injuries and
incidents big or small to supervisor/manager. Forklift license
required. Use basic math and organization skills daily. Be
conscious to reduce material spoilage. Follow all OSHA requirements
for lift trucks. Complete a forklift inspection before use daily.
Follow adequate procedure to charge forklifts EDUCATION AND/OR WORK
EXPERIENCE 1 to 2 years experience in sanitation in a food
manufacturing environment preferred. Able to follow simple
instructions. Forklift license required. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED
OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS
WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING,
CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE
GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING,
REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL) DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING
REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS 2 OZ -50 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET
IN DISTANCE DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE
DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED: TEAM LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS GARBAGE
CONTAINER 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY
Keywords: Classic Salads, Gilroy , Sanitation Tech (Forklift), Manufacturing , Watsonville, California
