Sanitation Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

Anitas Mexican Foods - San Bernardino, CA 92407, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit?

Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all that we do here at Anita's. As our company continues to grow, we are searching for enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill various positions across every facet of our organization.

The Sanitation 2 position involves working in wet, humid environments with extreme temperature changes and around large processing equipment using industrial sanitation chemicals. This role requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to follow supervisor instructions while adhering to safety guidelines. As a mid-level role, Sanitation 2 workers are proficient in 50–95% of SSOPs and specialize in cleaning fryers and cook kettles through chemical boil-outs and wash-downs.

The position demands technical knowledge of chemical handling, titrations, pH testing, and basic equipment operation, including valve controls and LOTO procedures. Tasks include scrubbing surfaces, using automated cleaning equipment, and operating a forklift to move oil totes, often with minimal supervision.

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Shift differential (3rd shift)
• Shoe reimbursement
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

• 1st Shift (5:00 am - 1:00 pm)
• Sundays are required due to washdowns
• Flexible/Weekly changing schedule

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing systems, and production areas in accordance with company food safety and sanitation standards.
• Perform equipment washdowns, changeover cleaning, and deep-cleaning activities using approved chemicals, tools, and procedures.
• Complete required sanitation documentation, including sanitation logs, changeover records, oil management records, and Master Sanitation Schedule tasks.
• Safely handle sanitation chemicals, hot oil, and cleaning equipment while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Transfer and manage used cooking oil using approved equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts when authorized.
• Verify equipment cleanliness and readiness prior to production startup.
• Remove waste, recyclables, and production debris to maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Respond to facility sanitation needs and support wastewater management activities as required.
• Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and all food safety requirements.
• Safely lift and move materials, hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Identify and report equipment, safety, or sanitation concerns to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.

• Be able to read and follow written procedures
• Proven attention to detail, responsible, mature, self-motivated
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work around the regular shift schedule, shift-based on production needs, including weekends.
• Understand that weekends are the primary days…