Sanitation Tech

About the role

The Sanitation Technician position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and storage spaces in compliance with FDA, USDA, state and local regulations, and company standards. They play a critical role in ensuring food safety and product quality and must promptly report any related concerns to the Supervisor.

• Follow and execute all cleaning and sanitation protocols for assigned plant equipment, ensuring compliance with microbiological standards.
• Safely assemble, disassemble, maintain, and report issues with equipment used in sanitation and production areas.
• Properly mix and apply industrial cleaners and sanitizers according to label instructions and safety requirements.
• Perform CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures and complete additional sanitation tasks such as dry ice blasting and floor scrubbing.
• Operate equipment safely, including forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers (training provided where required).
• Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and communicate any sanitation or equipment concerns to supervisors.
• Work in all plant areas as assigned, including overtime and elevated work, and carry out additional duties as needed to support production.
• Perform dry ice blasting as needed, operate floor scrubbers to clean concrete flooring, work at heights using boom or scissor lifts, and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This is a full-time permanent role on night shift, which operates from 6pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 continental shift schedule.

Qualifications

• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, and the capability to pass forklift certification.
• The physical ability to stand and walk for the entire shift, use both hands consistently, and perform frequent bending, lifting, and squatting.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment where PPE is required.
• The ability and willingness to work safely around hazardous chemicals, with training provided for proper handling and use.