Sanitation - 1st Shift

About the role

This is an hourly position that reports to the Quality Supervisor with a dotted‑line to the shift Production Supervisor. The role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production vessels, equipment, and infrastructure used in making mustard, soup, and salad dressings. The incumbent should be self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document the required sanitation as prescribed in the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) in a safe manner for all production equipment, vessels, and infrastructure areas of a food‑products facility.
• Perform assigned tasks to maintain consistent productivity and quality standards.
• Complete all required documentation, including Safety Chain.
• Use approved chemicals to disinfect surfaces.
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble food‑processing equipment.
• Disassemble, sanitize, and reassemble support equipment, including but not limited to floor drains, exhaust vents, ceilings, and tank storage areas.
• Dispose of waste around the processing equipment.
• Strictly adhere to sanitation, GMP, and safety standards, including PPE requirements.
• Sweep, mop, and operate the floor scrubber as needed or directed.
• Follow all written and verbal directions.
• Inform the Sanitation Lead or Production Supervisor of any issues.
• Work closely with other personnel.
• Monitor chemical levels and notify the Production Supervisor when levels are low.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Knowledge of a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Effective verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments within the company.
• Willingness to work off‑shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Knowledge of food safety defense.
• Self‑directed; able to work with minimal supervision.

Pay

$19.00 per hour