SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Summary

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, supports production readiness, and maintains a hygienic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses, cutters, conveyors, and packaging machines.
• Perform Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) and Clean‑Out‑of‑Place (COP) procedures using appropriate chemical concentrations and temperatures.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and overhead piping.
• Conduct pre‑operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and company sanitation protocols.
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Identify and report equipment damage or sanitation issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs.
• Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.

Qualifications & Education

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma required.
• Minimum one (1) year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred; dairy or cheese experience a plus.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, and cold environments.
• HACCP and GMP training.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with CIP systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lb and climbing on ladders and confined spaces.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Office environment usually quiet.
• Occasionally required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing while working around loud machinery and moving parts.
• Continuous hand and finger dexterity; exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non‑weather).
• Occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping; exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely.