Job Description

Position Summary

As a Sanitation Crew Member at Suja Life, you'll play a key role in keeping our food and beverage production facility clean, safe, and running smoothly. You’ll help ensure our high standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness are met, supporting everything from day-to-day cleaning to deep sanitation practices that align with FDA regulations and customer expectations. If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining a clean environment, this role is for you.

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Thursday-Monday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize the plant quickly and efficiently
• Workaround large processing equipment in which chemicals will complete the sanitation process.
• Must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew
• Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts, pallet jacks, carts or other devices
• Maintain and store records as needed
• Hand sweep or shovel debris and rubbish
• Gather and empty trash containers as requested
• Perform heavy manual labor such as scrubbing, brushing, water rinsing, using foamers, etc.
• Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• May perform similar and incidental duties as required.

Experience

• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
• 1+ years of sanitation or janitorial experience.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Other Abilities:

• Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments/deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in a wet, refrigerated production environment with temperatures below 40°F
• May occasionally work in a dry warehouse setting with temperatures up to 85°F
• Occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F
• Workspaces may be tight or confined, requiring flexibility and awareness
• Regular exposure to loud environments exceeding 85 dBA, hearing protection is required
• Must follow strict safety protocols, including the use of PPE: Safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, smock, beard nets, hair nets, and steel-toed shoes
• Role involves repetitive tasks that must be performed safely and efficiently

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the entire shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying of hoses, equipment, and chemical containers up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs. with consistent motion
• Regular bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, twisting, and reaching overhead with both arms
• Able to climb ladders and stairs, and occasionally work at heights
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for gripping, handling, and controlling tools or objects with precision
• Occasional exposure to moving machinery
• Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty physical exam

Compensation and Benefits

Come thrive at Suja Life! We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Hourly Pay: $18.00
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 Weeks at 100% Pay
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days & holidays
• Juice benefits: yes, we keep you fueled and refreshed!

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Suja Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations regarding pay.