Sanitation Tech and Roaster Oven Cleaner

About the role

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through core ingredient platforms – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future. Employees will report to Sanitation Lead, Sanitation Supervisor and/or Pest Control Supervisor. Position Summary: ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.

Responsibilities

• Clean the Plant Roaster and perform sanitation, equipment cleaning, and post‑processing cleanup tasks.
• Perform weekly cleaning and sanitation of roasting equipment, bucket elevators, conveyors, pits, and work areas to prevent contamination and maintain hygiene.
• Remove and dispose of waste materials, spilled peanuts, and foreign matter from production lines and storage areas.
• Wear a full‑face respirator and remain clean‑shaven to maintain a respirator seal.
• Work with caustic chemicals.
• Operate and adjust basic control panel.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety standards, and applicable health codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Maintain and clean roasting equipment to ensure optimal cleanliness prior to production startup.

Requirements

• Proven success at engaging and influencing fellow team members to share passion for roaster cleaning.
• Experience with and strong desire to increase knowledge.
• Proven proficiency at following directions.
• Ability to work every weekend from 7 am until 7 pm (12‑hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday).
• Reliability is paramount.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Mental and physical dexterity.
• Unassisted lifting up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Work in high/elevated temperatures due to heat of roaster.
• Mandatory use of required personal protective equipment.
• Repetition or sequence of duties such as using hands and arms to apply and rinse chemicals.
• Ability to work in confined space within the roaster.
• Routine work in areas where peanuts/tree nuts and related allergens are present; may be exposed by contact or in the air.

Pay

The pay for this role ranges from $15.85/hr and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Benefits

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