Sanitation Technician - Bolton Pet Plant
Job in
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listed on 2025-12-22
Listing for:
Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer, Food Production, Occupational Health & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description:
Job Title:Sanitation Technician
- Mars Petcare
- Bolton
- Shift
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm;
Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm;
Rotation between the two schedules every four weeks>
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the production areas and lines. This role involves maintaining control over the microbial environment, performing preventive maintenance on sanitation equipment, and supporting the site's quality and food safety standards.
Minimum Requirements- 1 of experience in sanitation or cleaning
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with safety, environmental, or quality training, and food safety
- 2-3 years of experience in sanitation or cleaning
- Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
- Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
- Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, and lean over equipment
- Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
- Able to handle hot and cold temperature environments
- Perform as per the Master Cleaning and Shutdown/Start-up Cleaning Schedules
- Maintain control over the microbial environment in the plant through detailed cleaning of equipment and surfaces, sanitation of high-risk areas, and management of the environmental sampling program
- Perform preventive maintenance on all sanitation equipment
- Provide early detection of equipment degradation or malfunction throughout the plant
- Maintain grounds and perimeter of the plant along with roof and roof-mounted equipment
- Communicate any quality and food safety concerns to the site
- Communicate equipment and facilities defects to maintenance departments
- Follow all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures
- Coordinate supplies, equipment, and contractor support for plant sanitation and pest control
- Assist with clean-up operations as needed
- Help create new or improve existing processes for cleaning and sanitation
- Assist in training Technicians on proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Annual bonus payout
- Yearly pay increases
- Medical, Vision & Dental
- Up to 6% 401K match
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- 18 weeks Parental Leave
- The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
- An industry-competitive salary and great benefits package
- Chance to work cross-functionally and add value and impact to the business
- If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient, and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!
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