Job Description
Description About Ramar Foods Over 50 years ago, The Quesada family founded Ramar Foods with the purpose of nourishing it’s community through authentic, high-quality Filipino frozen foods. Today, our market has expanded to include customers across North America and around the world. Ramar has offices in Northern and Southern California and Oahu, Hawaii. Our purpose has grown to include not only the nourishment of our communities through our retail and foodservice products, but also enriching our employees professional lives through a Strengths-based company culture.
At Ramar Foods, we nourish our Communities while celebrating our family food legacy that spans over 50 years. Our community are our employees, customers, partners and the communities we do business in.
Plant Sanitation/ Janitorial Summary Of Position We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Plant Sanitation/Janitorial Worker to maintain a clean and sanitary environment within our plant facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production areas, restrooms, common areas, and equipment to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Accountabilities - Clean and sanitize production areas, restrooms, offices, and other common areas throughout the facility.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Clean windows, doors, walls, and equipment.
- Use appropriate cleaning agents and tools to disinfect surfaces, ensuring all equipment is in working order.
- Dispose of trash, recycling, and hazardous waste according to company protocols.
- Maintain proper inventory of cleaning supplies and report shortages or needs to management.
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Report any maintenance or safety issues to management immediately.
- Perform deep cleaning tasks as needed, including scrubbing floors, cleaning air vents, and sanitizing machinery.
- Assist with setup and cleanup during special events or shifts.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive team and leadership committed to your success.
Why we’re looking to hire this role .
This is a replacement role at the company.
Talents that THRIVE in this Role Ramar Foods seeks team members who are interested in advancing their careers while also thriving in their roles. A commitment to growth of self, a desire to create positive impact for hundreds of thousands of others, a strong connection to purpose, and a desire to make long term change to the workplace experience for generations to come are critical to the success of this role.
Personal Attributes - Detail-Oriented: Possesses a keen eye for cleanliness, ensuring all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
- Reliable: Consistently dependable, showing up on time and completing tasks efficiently without supervision.
- Proactive: Takes initiative to identify areas in need of cleaning or maintenance and addresses them without waiting for instructions.
- Positive Attitude: Approaches work with a positive mindset, contributing to a team-oriented and friendly atmosphere.
- Self-Motivated: Able to stay focused and motivated while performing repetitive tasks with high standards of cleanliness.
- Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrates a high level of dedication to performing duties thoroughly and efficiently, with a commitment to safety and cleanliness.
- Adaptable: Flexible and willing to adjust to changing work conditions, including working in various areas of the plant or adjusting to different shifts.
- Physically Fit: Able to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods, while maintaining a positive outlook.
Physical Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Frequent use of repetitive motion
- Frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and working in potentially hazardous environments.
Work Environment - Work is performed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- The environment may include exposure to heat, cold, and noise.
Ramar Foods is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual-orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to grow. Ramar Foods is a drug-free workplace. Ramar Foods is an at-will employer.
VALUES At Ramar Foods, as a family-owned business, our values include 1. Making It the Best, 2. Treat Everyone Like Family and 3. To be Ramarkable4.Embrace change through perseverance, collaboration, humility and continuous improvement. We value creativity, a strong work-ethic, abundance, growth of our team members, and work-life blend. We believe that leaders should be kind and invest in their people. Our team practices confident vulnerability, meaning we are equally confident about our strengths and our weaknesses. We communicate directly and transparently with each other, and while we hold each other to high standards of production, we always put people before numbers. The owners of the company are the Quesada family. Primo and Evageline Quesada retired in 2012 and continue their involvement in the Hawaii office. Susie Quesada is President, PJ Quesada is Vice President and Gabe Quesada is Strategic Project Manager.
Ken Weis:Dairy Plant Manager
Seasoned professional that is mentoring his reports to become the best that they can be, both personally and professionally. Looking to "complete the circle" by hiring a Strategic Thinker and Influencer.
Gema, our Quality Control Manager, has a strong drive to complete tasks by juggling multiple things at one. Her flexibility in complex situations and team dynamics leads to greater efficiency. She encourages and inspires others to learn and to inform themself.
Compensation $17.00/hour, salary commensurate with experience
Requirements Qualifications and Skills: - At least 1-2 years of previous janitorial, sanitation, or housekeeping experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Strong communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Physical ability to lift, move, and carry cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends or holidays if required.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,