Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift - Starting at $24.61/hr

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations. This role involves performing cleaning and sanitation tasks in production areas, equipment, and surrounding environments to prevent contamination and ensure a safe working environment.

Scheduled hours for this 3rd shift position are 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM. The pay rate starts at $24.61/hr.

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, and other surfaces following established protocols.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents and sanitizers as per company standards and safety guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP, FDA, and GFSI guidelines.
• Participate in routine inspections and audits to ensure compliance with sanitation standards.

• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including checklists, chemical usage, and cleaning schedules.
• Report any non-compliance or issues to the Sanitation Supervisor.

• Assist in the proper maintenance and storage of sanitation equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are cleaned and stored correctly after use.

• Work closely with production staff to coordinate cleaning schedules and minimize disruptions.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to improve sanitation practices.

• Follow all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report safety hazards and incidents to management promptly.

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Safely operates the necessary equipment to meet the needs of intended task, such as forklift, scissor lift, skyjack, floor scrubber.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification in food safety or sanitation preferred.
• Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.

Production facility setting.

• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
  
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs over an entire shift.
• Ability to physically perform repetitive motions of grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid environment when performing sanitation tasks.