The Morning Star Company
Los Banos, CA
Sanitation, Environmental, Chemical, and Operational Optimization Development

About the Company
The Morning Star Company, and its affiliates, operate three tomato processing facilities in California, processing over 30% of the California crop, plus tomato transplanting, harvesting and trucking operations, with employment of approximately 500 year-round and 2,500 seasonal colleagues with annual sales of about $1 billion. The company is known worldwide for its innovation and integrity.

The Mission and Position
This colleague’s mission will be, "to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety by implementing effective sanitation practices, fostering a culture of compliance, and protecting the health and well-being of consumers."
We are searching for a conscientious professional to maintain a safe and hygienic food production environment through rigorous sanitation protocols, continuous improvement, educational programs, coaching, and teamwork, while upholding regulatory standards and exceeding customer expectations. The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding food quality and safety by leading sanitation efforts with precision, innovation, hygienic design, product protection, and a passion for excellence, ensuring a clean and compliant facility for every production cycle.

Elements of the Position

Oversee, plan and direction Enterprise sanitation
Oversee and direct Enterprise California Air Resource Board regulations and permits
Oversee and direct Enterprise plant monthly cleanliness and safety audits
Assist colleagues with California State Water Resources Control Board process water discharges
Assist colleagues in SSOP, COP an CIP development and updates
Oversee county and state hazardous chemical reporting
Oversee sanitation and fulltime colleague chemical training
Oversee and maintain preventive maintenance program

Bilingual English and Spanish
Minimum 2-year associate’s degree in environmental science and engineering.
Sanitation certification
OSHA proficient
EHS Safety Certification
Computer and software proficiencies
Soft level mechanical abilities (hands on, ok with working in the factory)
Great communicator, strong analytical abilities, and problem-solving expertise
Great motivator and team player

Compensation: Annual salary is expected to be $110,000 to $130,000, depending upon qualifications. This is an exempt role, with time commitments expected to increase during certain times of the year. Some travel to other locations is expected, but unlikely to exceed 10%-15%.

Benefits: Morning Star offers a top-tier, comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision, and we pay the full monthly premiums for the Colleague and all eligible family members. The company also contributes to Colleagues' Health Savings Accounts. Year-round Colleagues are eligible to enroll in our 401K plan, with 4% match.

The Morning Star Company jobs

Sanitation, Environmental, Chemical, and Operational Optimization Development