Sanitation Technician II- (Advance Cleaning

Schedule:

1st shift - 7am-3:30pm

• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear required PPE while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard‑toe and slip/oil‑resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and safety as per the standards provided by corporate, customer, and governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Determine priorities for cleaning either through directions from a supervisor or by consulting the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Prepare production equipment for cleaning and follow lock‑out/tag‑out procedures when doing so.
• Use sanitation chemicals and follow chemical usage labels for application.
• Sanitize, foam, scrub and rinse production equipment ensuring all areas meet Food Safety and Food Quality standards, including but not limited to:
  • Validate sanitation effectiveness with visual inspection and chemical concentration testing.
  • Utilize motorized floor scrubber.
  • Conduct routine inspections of sanitization equipment, processes, and facilities to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Store all chemicals and safety equipment properly.
  • Ensure minimum downtime during sanitation and pre‑operational inspections.
  • Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure the proper completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule daily.
• Disassemble, foam, rinse, and sanitize production equipment, including:
  • Complete line components
  • Conveyors
  • Cooling tunnels
  • Pumps, guards, fillers (as assigned)
• Ensure proper re‑assembly of equipment after sanitation following diagrams, checklists, or supervisor direction.
• Perform structural sanitation, including cleaning:
  • Drains and drain covers
  • Walls
  • Ceilings and overhead structures
  • Waste/trash areas
• Lead or support deep cleans and complex teardowns during planned downtime.
• Clean and sanitize external areas, including:
  • Loading docks
  • CIP/COP exterior surfaces
  • External tank areas
• Operate foaming systems, high‑pressure hoses, and chemical application equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow and enforce sanitation sequencing to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Identify sanitation deficiencies and correct them immediately (e.g., buildup, damaged gaskets, hidden soils).
• Communicate progress, issues, and completion status.
• Mentor, guide, and assist Sanitation Tech I employees.

• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Able to work in a multi‑temperature environment, subject to outside temperatures.
• Ability to perform tasks in accordance with safety protocols to prevent accidents and contamination.
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning machines (e.g., pressure washers, floor scrubbers).
• Ability to identify potential sanitation issues before they become problems.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time.

• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and other relevant safety regulations.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, FDA regulations if applicable).
• Meticulous in performing tasks to ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
• Efficient in managing time to complete cleaning tasks within scheduled times.
• Creative thinking to develop and implement effective cleaning strategies.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Cooperative attitude and willingness to assist co‑workers.
• Professional demeanor in interactions with colleagues and supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience as a sanitation/janitorial worker in a warehouse environment using mobile cleaning equipment, able to operate mobile cleaning equipment and industrial baler.

• Work Schedule:
  
  Typical 8 hours per day on assigned shift plus overtime as needed which could include weekends.
• Work Environment:
  Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is…