Sanitation Maintenance Associate

Why Ecowize?

At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

Your Role:
Sanitation Maintenance Associate

As a Sanitation Maintenance Associate, you will play a vital role in keeping our facilities, processing equipment, and plant infrastructure clean, safe, and fully compliant with health and safety regulations.

In this role, you will perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing, operate industrial equipment, manage waste systems, and handle minor facility maintenance. You’ll work as part of an active team using specialized machinery and cleaning agents, ensuring that our plant environments operate smoothly and pass rigorous food safety and safety audits. You’ll report to a Site Manager and work alongside fellow team members to deliver a safe, fully operational, and spotless facility every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility & Equipment Cleaning: Perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing of production floors, walls, ceilings, drains, coolers, and processing machinery.
• Machinery Operation: Safely operate commercial power cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, buffers, steamers, and trash compactors.
• Waste Management: Safely collect, sort, and dispose of garbage, recyclables, and hazardous or organic waste materials in compliance with facility procedures.
• Chemical Handling: Accurately mix and apply industrial cleaning agents, disinfectants, and EPA-approved sanitizers following OSHA, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and company safety guidelines.
• Minor Facility Maintenance & Upkeep: Perform basic plant upkeep, such as changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, replacing air filters, and addressing minor hardware repairs.
• Safety & Audit Compliance: Inspect plant areas for safety hazards, adhere to strict health codes, and complete cleaning logs to ensure audit readiness.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Maintain open communication with teammates and supervisors, supporting additional operational duties as needed.

What Success Looks Like:
Core Competencies

We’re looking for team members who:

• Collaborate: Work well with teammates, support others, and share credit for successes.
• Focus on the Customer: Deliver consistent, high-quality work that earns client trust and satisfaction.
• Be Resilient: Stay confident under pressure, bounce back from challenges, and maintain a positive outlook.
• Adapt to Situations: Adjust to changing tasks, environments, and priorities on the job.

Our Values in Action

• Partnership: You work together with teammates, clients, and supervisors to get the job done right.
• Excellence: You take pride in your work, follow procedures, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Integrity: You do the right thing — even when no one is watching. You’re dependable, honest, and accountable.

What You Bring:
Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Attitude & Dependability: A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, quality, and a positive attitude.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
• Experience: Prior experience in industrial cleaning, facility maintenance, machine operation, or food plant sanitation is a plus, but entry-level candidates with strong physical stamina and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Chemical Knowledge: Basic understanding of chemical handling protocols, product labeling, SDS guidelines, and the safe use of disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Bonus
  
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