QA Sanitation Technician

Salary Range USD $23.00/Hr.

The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. This position will follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The QA Sanitation Technician will be required to perform cleaning to keep production on schedule; perform sanitation inspections; maintain inventory of sanitation supplies;

and complete all required documentation.

Applications are accepted by 11/26/2025, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

• Awareness of production schedules and change overs requiring machine disassembly
• Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule
• Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment
• Washes containers, tubs and utensils for production
• Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas
• Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
• Operates floor scrubber as needed
• Maintains dust control in the machine areas
• Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies
• Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs
• Maintains grounds free of litter and debris
• Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
• Any other duties as assigned by management

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current valid driver’s license with reliable transportation is required. 1 year experience in food production sanitation required. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely
• Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management
• Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
• Flexible to schedule changes. Forklift experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on an occasional basis
• Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed
• Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body
• Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time

N = Never, O = Occasional; 1-33% of time. F = Frequent; 34-66% of time. C = Constant; 67-100% of time.

Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs. Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse. Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.

Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn. Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed. Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays — Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company…