Sanitation Worker

Sanitation Worker

Join a new sanitation team supporting a brand-new GMP food production plant in Nashville. In this role, you help ensure a clean, safe, and compliant facility by performing daily and master sanitation of production areas, equipment, and supporting spaces. You work primarily on evening and overnight shifts, following the 7 Steps of Sanitation to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

• Sanitize plant floors, belts, machinery, and other production equipment on a daily basis.
• Perform master sanitation of docks, warehouse areas, dry mixers, wet mixers, and other designated zones according to schedule.
• Follow the 7 Steps of Sanitation every day, including soil pick-up, pre-rinse, wet pick-up, detergent application, post-rinse, inspection, and final sanitizing or disinfecting.
• Physically remove soils such as dirt, mineral salts, residues, proteins, lubricants, gross solids, and other residues from all contact surfaces.
• Disassemble machinery as required for thorough cleaning, and properly cover sensitive electronics and switches before cleaning.
• Rinse equipment surfaces from top to bottom using warm potable water at less than 120°F (48.9°C), except in designated dry food areas where moisture must be avoided.
• Use appropriate tools such as shovels, squeegees, and nylon-bristled brooms to collect floor solids and place them in proper containers, while preventing soils from going down drains.
• Apply detergent foam from bottom to top to prevent streaking, ensuring a consistent foam layer and scrubbing heavily soiled areas as needed.
• Conduct post-rinse procedures from top to bottom, identifying and reworking any soiled spots that appear waxy or resist rinsing.
• Inspect equipment carefully to confirm that all contact surfaces, especially food-contact areas, are free of visible soil before sanitizing.
• Apply sanitizers or disinfectants according to established procedures and food safety guidelines.
• Perform deep cleaning of all areas during scheduled weekend sanitation, as needed and when volunteering for additional hours.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors about sanitation tasks, issues, and process improvements.
• Adapt to changing processes, schedules, and procedures as the plant scales up operations.
• Follow all GMP and FDA-related sanitation, safety, and food manufacturing standards.
• Maintain a safe work area by using proper cleaning techniques, handling chemicals appropriately, and adhering to all safety protocols.
• Participate in on-the-job training and apply learned techniques consistently to maintain high sanitation standards.

• Industrial sanitation experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Food production sanitation experience, including work in GMP or FDA-regulated facilities.
• Proficiency in the 7 Steps of Sanitation and the ability to apply them consistently.
• Experience with janitorial and industrial cleaning duties in a manufacturing or food environment.
• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble machinery components for cleaning.
• Knowledge of proper rinsing techniques, including temperature limits for potable water and special handling of dry food areas.
• Ability to use cleaning tools such as shovels, squeegees, and nylon-bristled brooms effectively.
• Familiarity with detergents, foaming applications, and post-rinse procedures for industrial equipment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Flexibility to work evening and overnight shifts, including potential voluntary weekend work.
• Comfort working with highly automated equipment and following detailed cleaning protocols.
• Ability to follow GMP standards and food manufacturing sanitation requirements.

• Prior experience in food manufacturing environments with GMP and FDA oversight.
• Comfort working in a startup plant environment where processes and shifts may evolve.
• Ability to inspect equipment thoroughly and identify areas requiring additional cleaning.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards.
• Capability to adapt quickly to new procedures, technologies, and…