3rd Shift Sanitation Tech

Accepting applications until: March 6, 2026 at 09:33 AM EST

Location: ELMWOOD PARK, NJ

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Department: 5223 INDIRECT - SANITATION OVERNIGHT

Job Status: Full-Time

Work Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Hours Per Week: 40

Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of all production equipment, work areas, and facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards and health regulations. Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machinery and equipment as needed. Empty and sanitize waste containers, dispose of trash, and ensure proper recycling practices. Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase requests when necessary. Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the appropriate department.

Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and sanitizing to maintain a hygienic and safe work environment. Monitor and maintain cleanliness in production areas and other common areas. Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Dr. Praeger’s was founded in 1994 with the mission to bring delicious frozen food to everyone. It’s not every day that two heart surgeons get into the food business, but over 20 years ago that’s exactly what our dads did. Motivated by what they saw in their practice, our parents set out on a mission to encourage sensible eating. They knew ingredients had to be nutritious and simple, that everything had to be delicious, and that their products needed to be super simple to make.

While the world has changed since our little family business first got started, our focus remains true to our dads’ vision and we work every day to make them proud. To learn more visit:
Dr. Praeger's History

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of all production equipment, work areas, and facilities, ensuring compliance with company standards and health regulations.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machinery and equipment as needed.
• Empty and sanitize waste containers, dispose of trash, and ensure proper recycling practices.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and submit purchase requests when necessary.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the appropriate department.
• Adhere to safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing duties.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and sanitizing to maintain a hygienic and safe work environment.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness in Production areas, and other common areas.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in industrial/production environment sanitation or janitorial work is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects, if required.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time and frequently push, pull, bend, and reach.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Bilingual preferred.

Disclaimer: Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.