Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Worker – GMP Food Production Plant

Join a new sanitation team at a brand-new GMP food production plant in Nashville, where you will help establish and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant facility. In this role, you will perform detailed industrial sanitation of production areas, equipment, and support spaces, following the 7 Steps of Sanitation to meet FDA and GMP standards. You will start on a day training schedule to learn the production process and then move to an overnight shift, supporting a highly automated, climate-controlled environment.

• Sanitize plant floors, belts, production lines, and machinery to meet GMP and FDA standards.
• Perform master sanitation of docks, warehouse areas, dry mixer rooms, wet mixer rooms, and other designated plant areas.
• Follow the 7 Steps of Sanitation every day, including soil pick-up, rinsing, wet pick-up, detergent application, post-rinse, inspection, and final sanitizing/disinfecting.
• Physically remove soils such as dirt, mineral salts, residues, proteins, lubricants, and other build-up from food contact and non-food contact surfaces.
• Disassemble machinery as needed in preparation for cleaning and cover sensitive electronics and switches to protect them during sanitation.
• Rinse equipment surfaces correctly using potable water at appropriate temperatures and follow special protocols for dry food areas where moisture is not recommended.
• Use shovels, squeegees, and nylon-bristled brooms to collect floor solids and dispose of them in proper containers, avoiding soil going down drains.
• Apply detergents and foams from bottom to top at the correct thickness, scrubbing heavily soiled areas to ensure complete coverage and effective cleaning.
• Perform post-rinsing from top to bottom, identifying and addressing any remaining soiled or waxy areas with additional scrubbing and rinsing.
• Inspect equipment thoroughly to confirm all food contact and other critical surfaces are free of visible soil and residues before sanitizing.
• Apply sanitizers and disinfectants as the final step to ensure all cleaned surfaces meet sanitation and safety requirements.
• Support weekend deep cleaning activities on a voluntary basis, focusing on comprehensive sanitation of all plant areas.
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and production staff to coordinate cleaning activities with production schedules.
• Adapt to changing processes, procedures, and schedules in a start-up environment and follow all on-the-job training instructions.
• Maintain a safe work area by following all safety protocols, using required personal protective equipment, and handling cleaning chemicals correctly.
• Perform general janitorial and industrial cleaning duties as needed to support overall plant cleanliness and readiness for production.

• Industrial sanitation experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Food production sanitation experience, including cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment and areas.
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow the 7 Steps of Sanitation in detail.
• Experience performing janitorial and industrial cleaning duties in a production or warehouse setting.
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) in a food manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble machinery components for cleaning.
• Capability to use industrial cleaning tools such as shovels, squeegees, and nylon-bristled brooms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a team in a start-up environment.
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) and to support voluntary weekend deep cleaning.
• Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks, including lifting, bending, standing, and working in and around equipment for extended periods.

• Previous experience in GMP food manufacturing or food processing facilities.
• Experience working with highly automated production equipment.
• Comfort working in a climate-controlled plant environment with strict cleanliness standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes, procedures, and shift changes in a start-up operation.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting equipment and verifying cleanliness.
• Reliability and consistency in following written sanitation procedures and checklists.

You will join a brand-new, climate-controlled GMP food production plant that invests in its people and provides on-the-job training to help you succeed. Once you transition to a permanent role, you can access comprehensive benefits, including a steel toe or composite footwear stipend, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and benefits that start on the first of the month. You will accrue paid time off, receive paid sick days, and become eligible for a 401(k) plan after 90 days.

The environment encourages strong communication, flexibility, and teamwork, offering the opportunity to grow your…