Job Description

Pacific Coast Producers, growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a Clean Up Worker to join our team at our Salem, Oregon plant. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavors and employs between 70-100 employees.

Pay Rate: $19.70 per hour, upon completion of LTO certification and an additional $.25/hour ($19.95/hour) for swing shift differential. Full-time/40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. Shift is swing - 3:30pm - midnight. 

The Clean Up Worker is responsible for maintaining all facilities and equipment in a manner consistent with good manufacturing practices as defined by FDA, USDA and company policies, for the following day’s production.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all equipment via COP (clean-out-of-place) and CIP (clean-in-place) techniques; disassemble and reassemble equipment where necessary.
• Maintain and sanitize all exterior surfaces of equipment and physical plant as directed.
• Work with strong chemicals, high pressure water hoses, hot water and processing equipment.
• Ensure and maintain highest level of hygiene standards, both personal and equipment/area related.
• Perform tasks in the preparation of surfaces and the application of specialized mold inhibiting paints to meet sanitary standards.
• Maintain exterior grounds and common employee welfare areas (i.e. parking lot, flower beds, lunch room, restrooms, etc.).
• Empty all trash receptacles.
• Read and follow all safety measures and directives in the appropriate use of chemicals for the sanitation of the equipment and plant.
• Wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when using chemicals, or around areas where chemicals are being used.
• Work with other crewmembers as a team; fill in as needed in other sanitation areas.
• Document duties performed in sanitation logs, pest control, etc.
• Notify the Sanitation Supervisor of problem areas or concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized and hazard free work area.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to read, write and comprehend instructions in relation to sanitation procedures, operations, safety and working with chemicals.
• Demonstrates ability to follow processes and systems.  Individual is detail oriented and organized.
• Understanding of hygiene standards/protocol for food safety; demonstrates an anti-contamination mentality/focus.
• Possesses good time management skills; able to set priorities and follow through.
• Demonstrates excellent safety record and follows all good manufacturing practices.
• Must have good attendance record.                                                                                

Physical Requirements: Frequent physical activity includes walking, bending, stooping, crouching, standing, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, reaching, gripping with hands and fingers, and hearing.  Moderate physical activity includes kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, mopping, and shoveling.

Environmental Factors: Working conditions include exposure to plant temperature extremes, dampness, humidity, fumes, and high noise levels.  Work requires wearing proper protective equipment.  Incumbent may work with rotating machinery and in a crowded area.  

Why Join PCP?

Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years, our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), you’ll be the backbone of our operations, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and reliably every day.

At PCP, we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About PCP Summary

Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

Our facility is located in Salem, OR which is a thriving city in the heart of Willamette Valley, offering a vibrant downtown, strong sense of community, and access to outdoor recreation. As the capital of Oregon, it's only a 45-minute drive from Portland, making it a great location for those seeking urban amenities and a smaller community fee

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.