Sanitation Supervisor

February 8th, 2023 |

PURPOSE

Provide leadership and supervision for the sanitation department. Supervise general sanitary maintenance of the plant and premises, ensuring compliance with established company standards and governmental regulations. Serve as a back-up to the Production Supervisor as needed.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Essential Duties: These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

Safety Activities

Promote, participate in, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero accidents, and leading the SFS plant to a “world class” level of safety performance. Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.
The incumbent will direct and/or ensure compliance with the following specific safety areas:
Ensure all new hires, transfer employees, and/or agency temporary employees receive documented classroom training in the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and “hands-on” job specific training in the department for which they are assigned before they begin actual work.
Be able to answer any employee questions about the IIPP.
Ensure all department employees attend monthly and other periodic general safety training and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training sessions, and any other required safety training as scheduled.
Ensure all hard copy safety training records and documents are filled out accurately and completely with supporting training materials as applicable. Ensure such documents are promptly delivered to the Human Resources department.
Ensure department employees have and correctly use the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or any other safety equipment at all times.
Ensure job tasks in the reporting departments are done following established safety rules and procedures, with the utmost regard for the health and safety of all personnel.
Develop and foster proper safety attitudes of direct reports.
Conduct daily and periodic safety inspections; solicit safety concerns, suggestions, and ideas from department employees. Promptly inform manager of any findings and suggested remediations. Promptly follow up to ensure remediation occurs.
Responsible for evaluation and investigation of accidents/incidents and hazards.
Ensure adherence to the company’s discipline policy, up to and including termination of employment for safety violations, in particular any violations for confined spaces, lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, working at heights, the operation of powered industrial trucks and/or violations of the Personnel Safety Procedures for the retort ovens.
Create and/or participate in creating and/or updating Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all positions in the reporting departments.
Support company safety incentive and/or award programs and activities.
Train all sanitation personnel in the proper use of cleaning chemicals, ensuring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are read and understood, and that appropriate safety precautions relating to cleaning each piece of equipment and chemicals used are observed and followed.

Supervisory Responsibilities-Employee Support

Supervise departmental personnel, ensuring they are compliant with company policies and
Ensure all employees are treated fairly with courtesy and respect, and that company policies (i.e., attendance, discipline, vacation, leaves, etc.) are followed consistently.
Orient, assist, and provide guidance and leadership to direct reports.
Assure direct reports receive on-going training and education. Cross train employees to assure efficiencies are kept at optimum levels.
Ensure the proper translations for Spanish-speaking only employees of all training materials and job descriptions, so that employees fully understand what is expected of them and all safety guidelines that must be followed.
Schedule regular meetings with employees so they can be informed of future events and work schedules, and allow time for any feedback or questions.
Schedule, monitor and approve employees’ work hours (including temporary, weekend and overtime work), and make necessary adjustments in the timekeeping system with assistance of HR personnel.
Interview and hire new and/or transfer employees as needed.
Establish daily priorities for personnel in departments of responsibility.
Conduct annual performance reviews for employees in all departments of responsibility.

Plant Sanitation

Monitor plant sanitation and ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of the plant facilities, premises, and processing equipment, in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Monitor and ensure the proper operation and maintenance of all sanitation equipment.
Ensure proper storage and/or labeling of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
Conduct daily plant sanitation inspection prior to start-up of production.
Monitor and ensure that the offices and bathrooms are properly cleaned by the outside contracted cleaning service.
Purchase and maintain adequate inventory or sanitation chemicals and supplies.
Ensure cleaning equipment and supplies are distributed properly and in working order.
Assure proper retrieval and disposal of all waste products and empty chemical containers.

Other Duties

Personally comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Develop and implement a sanitation safety manual for training of all new hires in the department, and review annually with all sanitation employees.
Assist the Production and Quality Control departments where necessary and coordinate any special projects.
Responsible for ensuring the regular inspection, emptying, and cleaning of all insecticutors.
Work closely with management to execute projects.
Collaborate with and support other supervisors and lead persons to facilitate proper communication and teamwork across departments.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Hearing protection, hair net, beard net, slip resistant shoes with toe protection, bump cap, smock.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

B.S. Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
Two to three years previous supervisory experience in food or related industry preferred.
Five or more years previous Sanitation experience.
Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish (read/write/speak).
Computer literate in Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written); able to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated “hands on” leadership skills.
Able to handle multiple priorities.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The salary range for this role is $56,238-$104,442 annually. *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Operations Manager

December 12th, 2022 |

The Operations Manager is to provide leadership and direction in the departments of production, maintenance, label & tray and sanitation in the Santa Fe Springs manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Promote, implement, and fully support all safety program elements, directed towards achieving a goal of zero loss-time accidents. Lead the organization in their journey to attaining a “world class” level of safety performance. Activities include safety training, inspections, incident investigations, incentive programs, and any other safety-related activities.
Gives work direction, resolves problems, prepares schedules, and sets deadlines to ensure timely completion of work
Ensures adequate training of staff and employee compliance to organization’s policies and practices
Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing department objectives to develop and implement improved procedures and practices
Manage the planning, production, label & tray, sanitation and maintenance departments to ensure they are performing within established operating procedures and results meet or exceed budget guidelines while attaining or exceeding established quality standards
Develop root cause analysis tools for targeting performance problems. Work with team to help address issues and develop standard operating procedures. Establish or modify priorities in areas requiring attention, providing guidance and direction when needed, to ensure performance is within parameters.
Improve tools that will allow assessment of actual performance versus target performance. Develop feedback loop to address issues as required.
Maintain familiarity with operation procedures, evaluate operating activities and reports on operation procedures, changing and recommending changes where appropriate
Ensure that all quality standards are met or exceeded in daily operations
Monitor on a daily basis actual vs. pack plan and reports weekly on problem area for proper management throughout
Establish daily priorities through the packing schedule on product needs. Modify line schedules when needed to ensure pack plan attainment.
Prepares reports and records on department activities for management.
Monitor cleaning and sanitation of plant facilities, premises, and processing equipment
In conjunction with the Q.A. Department, ensure Sanitation SOP’s are followed
Support the factory passes all audits – Third party, military, USDC, FDA, SQF, Silliker, etc.
Participate and provide direction in the daily maintenance and downtime reviews
Work with Engineering Manager to support capital plant projects
Work with team to institute best practices for maintenance activities
Ensure that applicable hygiene, product safety, health rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations are followed
Foster open communications with direct reports and leads to effectively communicate plant goals and objectives as well performance against these targets. Encourage open and transparent communications within all levels of the organization
Conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports but provide ongoing feedback on progress
Strive to attain full employee engagement with activities in the plant
Assigns, or delegates responsibility for, specified work or functional activities and disseminates policies and objectives to supervisors/staff
May initiate or authorize employee hire, promotion, discharge, or transfer
Expectation is that 50% or more of the time working is on the factory floor

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food, or related field
3+ years management/supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility, canning preferred
Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred and candidates that have successfully implemented these types of programs in prior experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Practical hands on experience with food safety and food handling procedures and comprehensive knowledge of OSHA standards, HAACP guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices
High-energy, change-oriented leader that upholds the highest level of personal integrity
Experience with SAP preferred
High level of competence with excel, PowerPoint, word and other data aggregating systems

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. The compensation for this role includes base salary and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. All incentive plans are subject to change.

The salary range for this role is $82,555-$153,316 *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Electromechanic

July 20th, 2022 |

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

Work with supervisor and/or department manager in prioritizing activities and projects. Follows the instructions to complete required work and assignments (scheduled or non-scheduled) in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Keeps Supervisor informed of activities status on a daily basis.
Maintain and document all non-Edison electrical distribution panels, MCC panels, and all pushbutton stations in clean and working order.
Utilize the retort log to document, maintain and calibrate the retort instrumentation.
Promptly attends to breakdowns and/or malfunctions.
Troubleshoot and repair motors (480VAC to 24VDC), control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level controllers, RTD’s etc. add this: Trouble shoot and program servo-drives.
Provide diagnostics, calibrations and repair of equipment and equipment components which includes but is not limited to: heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, manufacturing equipment, pumps, piping, retorts, busse systems, vessels, plumbing components and facility equipment and building and grounds. Also includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as:
- 1. Properly lubricate equipment, bearings, and gearboxes.
- 2. Check belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chains etc. for wear and replace/repair prior to failure.
- 3. Rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes as needed.
- 4. Perform pipe fitting and welding for various metals and materials.
- 5. Repair and/or fabrication of guards, guides, rails, etc. as required.
- 6. Perform general facility repairs such as plumbing, doors, walls, floors, roof, ceilings, etc.
Design and fabricate electrical panels.
Install new equipment to current electrical system.
Bend and install conduit and run conductors.
Utilize Programmable Logic Controllers, computer, drawings, schematics and layouts to perform duties.
Maintain the control and instrumentation systems, troubleshoots and repairs all related control issues.
Perform preventive maintenance of critical plant and support equipment on a regular basis and properly document for maintenance records.
Provide support to technicians with other areas of expertise to troubleshoot simple and complex equipment problems.
Responsible for selecting and utilizing the proper tools, and for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Will be required to collaborate and work with other team members easily and effectively with maintaining good rapport with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various levels of the business in non-technical terms.
Will be expected to take initiative, drive results and have a customer focus mind-set.

Other Duties

Assist with electrical conservation efforts.
Troubleshoots and identifies ways to increase equipment performance and production speeds for improvement of efficiency.
Assist with repair of forklifts as needed.
Assist with fillers disassembly or assembly for sanitation department in a timely manner.
Specify and order electrical parts as required.
Ensure the Preventative Maintenance Program in SAP is followed.
Complete Work Order activities in the SAP program.
Operate production equipment, forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift/other industrial lifts as needed.
Handle mechanical work as required.
Efficiently complete all required reports.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, quarterly plant-wide employee meetings, and training sessions (including safety training).
Maintain the work area clean and organized. Ensures tools, equipment parts, oil/grease barrels, etc. are orderly and stored in the right locations.
Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to ensure all critical parts for the equipment are available.
Ensures all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.
Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition.
Perform other activities/duties assigned by the lead or supervisor.
Maintains a good working relationship with other areas and within the entire maintenance team.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including PPE, safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection, gloves, slip resistant shoes, uniform or smock, back support belt.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)

☒Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

☒Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

☒Stooping: Bending body downward and forward bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

☒Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

☒Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

☒Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

☒Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

☒Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

☒Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.

☒Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

☒Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

☒Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

☒Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.

☒Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

☒Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

☒Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

☒Hearing: Ability to hear verbal communication in a noisy environment.

☒Vision: Attention to the surroundings when operating a forklift.

☐Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Degree of physical exertion required for the position.

☐Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

☐Light Work: Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

☒Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

☐Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

☐Very Heavy Work: Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental conditions the employee will be subject to in this position.

☒Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

☒Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.

☒Both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

☒Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

☒Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.

☒Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

☐Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body.

☒Hazard: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

☒Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

☒Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

☒Humidity: Exposure to humid conditions ranging from 70% to 92%.

☒Respirator: Use is required.

☐None: No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Individual must have a proven background in an Electrical and Controls role. Experience troubleshooting and correcting Controls, PLC’s, and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic issues on process and facilities equipment. Must be able to read electrical schematics and work with little or no direct Supervision. Experience in fabrication, knowledge of metals and welding is desirable. Knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation.

High School graduate or equivalent; trade/technical school preferred.
Minimum of 3 years experience as a plant electrician.
Working knowledge of NEC codes, NEMA classifications, grounding, servo drives,frequency drives, AC and DC motors, circuit breakers, fuses, transformers, pushbuttons, selector switches, contact blocks, relays, timers, solenoid valves, limit switches, proximity sensors, magnetic sensors and photoelectric sensors.
Proficient in PLC programming.
Ability to draw, read and understand blueprints, equipment manuals, electrical schematics and ladder logic.
Ability to use amp/volt/watt meter, megohmeters, electrical hand tools and wire; ability to solder wire. Ability to rewire and/or repair control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level controllers, RTD’s, etc.
Ability to use various other hand tools and machine shop tools such as presses, saws and bench grinder.
Ability to MIG and heliarc weld preferred.
Proficient at troubleshooting equipment and making proper mechanical adjustments.
Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, sprockets, chain, tabletop chain and rail spacing.
Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must be computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Experience with Preventive Maintenance databases/software desirable; SAP experience a plus.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports.
Forklift certification may be required (Bumble Bee will train and certify, if necessary).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The health, satisfaction and security of our team members and their families are important to us and an important part of reaching our organization’s goals. We offer a total rewards package that includes valuable and competitive compensation and benefit plans. These programs reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

The hourly rate for this role is $30-$38/hr *Compensation to commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.

We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each team member to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members and their eligible dependents, includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical savings accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits. We also offer time off benefits including vacation pay, flexible vacation for exempt positions with sick leave. Please note, however, that The Bumble Bee Seafood Company, in its sole discretion, may modify the above benefits package.

Packaging Equipment Mechanic

April 27th, 2022 |

PURPOSE

To repair and maintain all Label & Tray equipment to efficiently meet quality standards and production requirements.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

Responsible for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Lubricate equipment, bearings and gearboxes.
Responsible for selecting and utilizing the proper tools.
Check belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chain etc. for wear to replace/repair prior to failure
Maintain all conveyors in clean condition, and mechanical order.
Set and adjust equipment to meet quality standards.
Set and adjust equipment to optimize production output.
Changeover equipment for different configurations.
Maintain other Label & Tray equipment in clean condition, and mechanical order.
Assist with repair and maintenance outside of Label and Tray areas.
Assist electricians in repair and maintenance of equipment.
Will be required to collaborate and work with other team members easily and effectively with maintaining good rapport with exceptional interpersonal skills.
Will be required to have excellent oral and written communication skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with various levels of the business in non-technical terms.
Will be expected to take initiative, drive results and have a customer focus mind-set.

Other Duties

Assist with repair and maintenance outside of Label and Tray areas.
Assist electricians in repair and maintenance of equipment.
Remove guards and parts for proper equipment cleaning by the sanitation personnel.
Operate Label and Tray Equipment as required.
Draw and utilize drawings, sketches and layouts to perform duties.
Repair and/or fabrication of guards, guides, rails, etc. as required.
Clean up and wash down with chemicals as required.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.