2nd Shift Sanitation Technician

Job Title and Location

Sanitation Technician – Ashland

2nd Shift – hours may vary depending on coverage and production schedule, especially during holidays.

• Clean and sanitize process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products.
• Ensure equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with food manufacturing regulations and government sanitation requirements.
• Perform plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintain general housekeeping in all plant areas.
• Utilize powered cleaning equipment such as powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors, and other non‑mechanized equipment.
• Operate equipment safely, including floor jacks, trash compactor, vacuum cleaner, and floor scrubber.
• Follow safe lifting and carrying instructions for various sizes, shapes, and weights; report defective equipment and all job‑related injuries.
• Disassemble and reassemble machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters, and other processing equipment.
• Work independently with no direct supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency.
• Learn and perform proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• Practice and adhere to safety and hygiene guidelines for housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follow all applicable GMPs for the assigned area.
• Maintain and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) per OSHA, plant‑defined GMPs, or supervisor direction.
• Participate in safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Read Safety Data Sheets and prepare and use chemical cleaning agents consistently with manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist departments with spill containment.
• Assist pest control technicians by reporting pest activity.
• Remove product debris to trash.
• Be trained in Lock‑out Tag‑out and blood‑borne pathogen procedures.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• Collect recyclables and load them into proper trailers.
• Mix and handle chemical concentrates; may input concentrates into Excel.
• Create or update Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Sitting – seldom
• Standing – continuously
• Walking – continuously
• Driving – seldom
• Using hands – continuously
• Climbing – frequently
• Stooping, kneeling – frequently
• Talking, hearing – frequently
• Tasting, smelling – occasionally
• Weight – up to 10 lbs., continuously; up to 25 lbs., continuously; up to 60 lbs., continuously; up to 100 lbs., frequently; more than 100 lbs., frequently.

The noise level is quiet in office areas but loud in the plant, requiring hearing protection. Employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, occasional high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat or cold.

• Starting rate: $19.45 per hour.
• Individual base pay may vary by location and factors such as experience and training.
• Additional compensation may include overtime, bonuses, and other forms.
• Benefits include health, dental, 401(k), and wellness programs beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.