Sanitation Technician

Service Worker Battle Creek, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $21.63 To $29.75 Annually

(Non-union / Hourly)

Department:
Sanitation/Quality

Reports To:

Sanitation Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components: $21.63 - $29.75/hour

Shift (if applicable): [Flexible depending on department’s needs + any OT requirements]

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, quality, and housekeeping throughout the facility. This position performs sanitation and Clean-In-Place (CIP) operations on production equipment, processing systems, packaging lines, and facility areas while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

This role requires a self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively to support plant operations. The Sanitation Technician will be expected to cross-train in multiple sanitation systems and production support functions and assist in other operational areas as needed.

• Perform daily sanitation activities in accordance with company sanitation procedures, food safety programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing systems, fillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and facility areas.
• Operate and monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing of processing equipment.
• Inspect equipment and facility areas to verify cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and company quality standards.
• Document sanitation activities, inspections, corrective actions, and required records accurately and completely.
• Identify and report on sanitation, food safety, or quality concerns immediately.

• Learn and operate multiple sanitation and CIP systems throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive sanitary maintenance activities on production equipment and processing systems.
• Assist with equipment disassembly, cleaning, inspection, rebuilding, and reassembly.
• Utilize mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to identify operational concerns and support corrective actions.
• Maintain tools, sanitation equipment, and cleaning systems in proper working conditions.
• Notify leadership of equipment issues requiring maintenance intervention.

• Assist with duties related to assigned shifts directed by Group Leaders, Supervisors, or Management.
• Provide operational support in areas including:

• oProduction
• oCooler Operations
• oDock Operations
• oBlow Mold Operations
• oWarehouse Activities

• Crosstrain across departments to support operational needs and staffing requirements.
• Perform additional duties and assignments as directed by management.

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, incidents, or injuries immediately.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability and willingness to perform all assigned sanitation and operational duties.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest quality, sanitation, food safety, and manufacturing standards.
• Demonstrated ability to perform quality work with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Willingness to cross-train and perform duties in multiple departments.
• Ability to learn sanitation programs, chemical handling procedures, and CIP operations.

• Previous sanitation experience in a food, beverage, dairy, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CIP systems and food processing equipment.
• Experience performing equipment disassembly, inspection, rebuilding, and reassembly.
• Understanding of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety requirements.

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and…