If you combine food sanitation experience with strong leadership skills and a results orientation, this position offers you some great opportunities. You will:

• Launch a high-potential career that could take you further up in quality assurance, or into production or other areas. We are committed to promoting from within whenever possible.
• Play an important role in ensuring we drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards. 
• Enjoy a positive, team-oriented culture -- Bonduelle is dedicated to making a consistently positive impact on employees, communities, the environment, and customers.
• Support production of healthy, sustainable foods that are also convenient for consumers.
• Earn a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits as part of a growing global industry leader.

The sanitation team works the third shift, from 10:45 PM to 8:30 AM. We'll look to you to be flexible to work any day of the week.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the Ready Pac Foods brand. For over 45 years, Ready Pac Foods has been a leader in offering the most innovative fresh food products to consumers around the world. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company's Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, elevĀte™ and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.

Pictured: Our processing facilities apply the latest global standards of food safety and quality. Using the latest technology and equipment, our goal is to ensure we only offer the highest-quality products.

To be a good fit for the Team Lead - Sanitation opportunity, you will have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of related work experience required. Experience and knowledge in food sanitation operations, procedures, chemicals and program standards, preferably in a general food or manufacturing industry.
• Leadership competencies that lead and inspire others, and drive for exceptional results.
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful.
• A self-directed approach with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• The ability to:
• Effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Read and understand chemical labels.
• Write routine reports and correspondence, including electronically.
• Train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.
• A basic understanding of inventory methods.

Important: Many of the areas where you'll work are temperature-controlled; most are below 50° and some are 36°. In addition, there is a possibility that you will get wet in the course of a shift as this is a hands on position. 

Pictured: Our Ready Snax® Snack Packs are the perfect snack solution at work, after school or anywhere on-the-go. Each of the nine varieties was created to curb your hunger and provide you with a boost of vitamins, all with fewer than 250 calories.

Internally your title will be Frontline Coordinator - Sanitation. You will lead a team of Sanitarians in performing daily sanitation of all processing lines. More specifically, you will:

• Promote a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. Ensure that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day-to-day functions.
• Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
• Direct and coordinate all daily sanitation activities within the processing plant as well as the grounds surrounding the processing plant.
• Implement all GMP and HACCP procedures that relate to cleanliness, food safety and pest control with the facility. Supervise sanitation team to ensure all procedures are followed.
• Manage and maintain a supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for the operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Manage operations to maintain the highest rating possible on all audits and inspections. Interact with third-party auditors to facilitate food safety audits within the plant.
• Develop and implement new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, and determine and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain training and development programs that support key performance goals for the Company, as well as provide a satisfying and rewarding work environment for employees.
• Lead, motivate and develop sanitation personnel to achieve outstanding manufacturing and sanitation results, including effectively conducting team meetings.
• Effectively communicate organization and policy changes.
• Train sanitation personnel in best practices, safety, understanding MSDS information, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Assume responsibility for daily scheduling and efficient resource allocation. Fill out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
• Serve as part of the plant leadership team, and provide excellent communication and partnership with the quality control and production departments.
• Coordinate the completion of all required sanitation or maintenance required by the master sanitation schedule, and/or end-of-week sanitation activities.
• Develop, implement, and manage all monitoring forms, records, and documentation to comply with all requirements.
• Provide direct supervision over staff to include discretionary authority to determine methods of work; plan, assign and direct the work; and, in coordination with human resources and corporate policy, recommend personnel actions (performance reviews, discipline, discharge, etc.). Emphasis is placed on maintaining staffing at the appropriate levels to operate at peak efficiency and in developing continuity in key positions.
• Perform related duties as required.

Pictured: Our latest line of chopped salad kits are inspired by flavors and recipes from around the world.

Healthy products, healthy values
"Giving people the freedom to eat healthier" has a deeper meaning for us. We believe in responsible business practices that benefit our associates, consumers and communities. Every consumer should have access to fresh, healthy and convenient choices and every one of our products is made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, by individuals who are treated ethically and with respect every day.

Be The Difference
The Ready Pac Difference is our identity. It defines the value we create that fuels our growth in order to be the most innovative fresh food company. It also defines the culture we create that enables our success and gives us the freedom to invest in our people, our business, and ultimately our consumers. The values defined in The Difference support our ability give our Associates the freedom to drive results, learn and have fun

Corporate responsibility
We are passionate about promoting sustainable agriculture, reducing our environmental impact, encouraging all employees to drive a culture of corporate social responsibility (CSR), feeding people well and feeding them sustainably, and promoting the well-being of our employees and communities. See the video for more information.

Rewarding environment
Our culture values teamwork and collaboration, and we are proactive about maintaining an atmosphere that is positive and motivating. We encourage and reward engagement, such as identifying potential safety or quality issues.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and incentive bonus potential, we offer healthcare benefits to all associates after 30 days of employment, a 401(k) plan after 60 days, a tuition reimbursement program, and more.