0707 - Food Safety Team Member - General Labor - Brawley, CA

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a leading provider of food safety solutions in North America, specializes in delivering contract sanitation and chemical services to the food processing industry. With over 10,000 dedicated team members and a presence in more than 250 plants across the continent, Fortrex stands as a pillar of reliability and excellence. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the company boasts more than 50 years of experience fostering enduring partnerships, placing food safety as the bedrock of its operations. Fortrex's mission centers on protecting the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can consume their meals confidently and safely. They emphasize core values such as protecting what matters by prioritizing health, delivering on promises with integrity, winning as a team through collaboration, and advancing a safer future with innovation and sustainability.

The Food Safety Sanitor role is a critical position dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in food production processes. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and commitment to comply with stringent sanitation protocols. The position involves executing the eight steps of sanitation to ensure compliance with food safety policies and procedures, providing a safe environment for plant team members and consumers alike. Responsibilities include working closely with leads and management, physically handling cleaning equipment and chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring all tasks are performed safely and according to regulations. The role demands physical endurance, given exposure to chemicals, prolonged standing, lifting, and working in varying temperature conditions ranging from hot to cold environments.

Candidates applying for this role must be at least 18 years of age and demonstrate strong safety awareness, the ability to take direction, and accountability for their actions. Experience working in similar environments is preferred but not mandatory. The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays and vacation, an employee assistance program, and training and development opportunities. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. This opportunity encourages individuals passionate about food safety and hygiene to join a pioneering company dedicated to making the food supply chain safer for everyone involved.