Sanitation, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Sanitation Specialist

The role involves effectively cleaning all assigned areas within and around the manufacturing plant, including equipment, machinery, and general grounds. You will need to adhere to food safety standards and proficiently use plant touch screens while following CIP (Clean-in-Place) procedures. Compliance with HAACP principles is essential, as is the safe and proper use of cleaning tools such as squeegees, mops, brooms, hand and floor scrapers, and paint brushes.

Understanding and following labeling instructions on cleaning products and sanitizers is crucial.

• Clean all designated areas inside and outside the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain and operate plant touch screens and adhere to CIP procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and HAACP principles.
• Use cleaning tools correctly, including squeegees, mops, and brooms.
• Understand and correctly apply labeling on cleaning products and sanitizers.

• Experience in sanitation within a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, janitorial duties, and food safety practices.
• Ability to operate cleaning tools and understand HAACP principles.

• 2-3 years of experience in sanitation, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a custodian, janitor, or sanitation worker from other environments is also considered.

This family‑owned company values employee success and promotes from within, offering raises after permanent hire. Enjoy a friendly work environment with company softball games, holiday parties with exciting giveaways, special events like Chic‑Fil‑A Days, and employees typically receive pay for major holidays.

The company operates in a GMP manufacturing setting, producing flavors for oils and other substances. It’s a fast‑paced, production‑based environment requiring strong communication skills. Employees must wear a hair net, beard net, and other PPE, and may need to shave once a year for a respirator fit test. The role involves working on a small team of sanitation workers, requiring the ability to work independently.

Steel‑toed shoes are mandatory. Shifts are from 7:00am to 3:30pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abingdon, MD.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Abingdon, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.