Site Sanitation Technician (Swing Shift)

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. 

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day. 

What you will do:

The Site Sanitation Technician will complete general cleaning and sanitizing as needed for both non-production and production areas.  Must be able to work with little or no supervision and be able to operate a forklift

Here’s a day in the life:

• Keep work areas, tools and equipment clean and sanitized at all times.
• Clean and stock with appropriate supplies all offices, labs and break areas; clean and/or scrub all warehouse and hallway floors.
• Clean and stock restrooms.
• Monitor, pick up and compact all trash on grounds and all trash generated in the plant and monitor, pick up and recycle all cardboard generated in the plant.
• Clean and stock with appropriate supplies all hand sinks in all areas and clean drains on milk receiving dock.
• Clean and monitor all footbath mats and foot foamer units in plant; pressure wash exterior areas; clean outside and under all dock door plates.
• Clean all exterior windows; clean and/or sanitize all man doors, roll-up doors, dock doors, handrails, fixtures, overhead pipes, storage racking, storage racking areas and surface areas in plant.  Operate forklift, cardboard compactor, garbage compactor, floor scrubbing equipment and scissor lift as needed.
• Attend meetings and training.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Licenses and/or Certifications:   Have or able to earn Forklift and Scissor Lift Certification upon hire.

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Standing, raising and lowering 45lb from/to waist to a height of 60"
• Standing, lifting and carrying 45lb from floor for a distance of 6 ft
• Standing, raising from floor to waist and lowering 45lb

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.  

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.   EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.