Sanitation Tech

Job Posting Title - Sanitation Technician - Days

Job Description:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the process equipment to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. Ensures equipment and facility are effectively sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and in compliance with government sanitation requirements.

• Performs plant cleaning as prescribed by the Master Sanitation Schedule. Maintains general housekeeping in all areas of the plant.
• Utilizes powered cleaning equipment such as powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment.
• Operates equipment such as floor jacks, trash compactor, vacuum cleaner, and floor scrubber safely.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting and carrying various sized objects; identifies and reports defective equipment; reports all job‑related injuries to management.
• Disassembles and reassembles machines, pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters and other processing equipment.
• Works independently with no direct supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency.
• Learns and performs proper Allergen Elimination Procedure.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Follows all applicable GMPs for the assigned area. Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant‑defined GMPs, or when directed by a supervisor.
• Participates in all necessary safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Reads Safety Data Sheets and prepares and uses chemical cleaning agents in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Assists departments in spill containment caused by various events.
• Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity.
• Removes product debris to trash.
• Is trained in Lock‑out/Tag‑out and Bloodborne Pathogens procedures.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S.
• Collects recyclables and loads them into proper trailers.
• Mixes and handles chemical concentrates; may input chemical data into Excel.
• Might create or update Standard Operating Procedures.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

• Sitting:
  Seldom
• Standing:
  Continuously
• Walking:
  Continuously
• Driving:
  Seldom
• Using hands:
  Continuously
• Climbing:
  Frequently
• Stooping, Kneeling:
  Frequently
• Talking, Hearing:
  Frequently
• Tasting, Smelling:
  Occasionally

• 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

High school diploma/GED and/or 1‑year production experience in a manufacturing environment.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and requires hearing protection in the plant. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, occasional exposure to high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat or cold.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. We offer competitive health, dental, 401(k) and wellness benefits 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.