Certified strawberry and caneberry plant nursery, small fruit production, processing, fresh market, and sales. Sakuma Brothers is a family business spanning four generations with over 85 years experience in the small fruit industry. We can provide a total package to you - something that no other company in the small fruit industry can match. Home phone: 360.757.6611 email: hrdept@sakumabros.com Employment    Sanitation Person We are seeking a Sanitation person to join our team. This position is responsible to perrform regular cleaning of the processing plant per established policies and procedures. The position will work in a coordinated effort with Quality Assurance staff, Plant Manager, Plant Production Manager and Production Supervisors to maintain the highest level of cleanliness, product safety, efficiency and profitability.  Monitors chemical usage, water usage, maintains written sanitation records and works with outside pest control company .   Essential functions include: Daily sanitation of all processing lines. Trains sanitation personnel, including cleaning procedures, proper use of PPE, and cleaning chemicals. Understands cleaning procedures, proper use of PPE, and cleaning chemicals. Perform monthly chemical inventories. Maintain daily, monthly and yearly written sanitation records. Monitors inside and outside pest control traps and light traps weekly. Maintains brush and bucket program. Responsible for reviewing all cleaning procedures and updates for SSOP book. Maintain MSDS book in Sanitation Area. Daily reading and weekly samples from Process Water Pond. Make sure all processing waste finds it way to the proper receptacle, cardboard to recycle, plastic pails to recycle, food waste to red drums and paper garbage etc to dumpster.  Maintain dock area and perimeter of processing facility. Works in a safe manor and follows all safety regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish. Ability to follow instructions and use effective time management and organizational skills. Must have basic understanding of inventory methods. Good mathematical skills required to be able to measure and calculate dilutions of chemicals. Must have good interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in production schedule. Demonstrated ability to safely operate forklifts. Ability to maintain a safe work environment. Qualifications: Previous experience working in a similar position required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in the processing plant.  Physical requirements include working long hours (seasonally); lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy equipment and machinery; use of heavy tools; and driving forklifts. Submit cover letter, resume and employment application to: hrdept@sakumabros.com or mail to: HR Dept. Sakuma Bros. Farms, P.O. Box 427, Burlington, WA  98233. Sakuma Bros. Farms Employment Application © Copyright 2011, Sakuma Brothers Inc.