Sanitation Team Member

About the role

As a Sanitation Team Member at TDP Bakery in Houston, Texas, you will maintain the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards of the bakery production facility. You will clean and sanitize production equipment, processing areas, and workspaces while supporting food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. This full‑time position reports to the Sanitation Supervisor and the General Manager.

Schedule

• Mid‑Day Shift: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Overnight Shift: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM
• Scheduled days may vary based on production needs and may include weekends, holidays, and overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, machinery, and work areas according to company procedures.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning and sanitation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Complete sanitation documentation and cleaning records accurately.
• Dispose of waste materials and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Inspect equipment and production areas to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Report equipment maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or sanitation issues to supervisors.
• Support production readiness by ensuring all areas are clean and prepared for daily operations.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the workday; lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a food production or bakery environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Experience using cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, and pressure‑washing systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Previous sanitation, janitorial, manufacturing, warehouse, or food production experience (preferred but not required).

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay starting from $14 per hour.
• Multiple medical plan choices.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual healthcare access.
• Disability and supplemental insurance options.
• Employee discounts through a national marketplace program.