Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Role Summary
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work areas, and facility environments to maintain compliance with company sanitation standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements. This position supports the prevention of contamination and ensures the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition to support safe and efficient production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, machinery, and facility areas according to established procedures and schedules.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
- Use approved sanitation chemicals and cleaning equipment in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
- Follow the sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies.
- Inspect production areas and equipment to ensure cleanliness and readiness for production.
- Complete sanitation logs, cleaning records, and other documentation accurately.
- Identify and report sanitation issues, equipment concerns, or potential contamination risks to supervisors.
- Maintain proper storage and handling of cleaning supplies and sanitation chemicals.
- Assist with facility cleaning during shutdowns, changeovers, or scheduled sanitation periods.
- Support quality assurance and food safety audits or inspections when required.
- Maintain a clean and organized sanitation work environment.
- Follow all safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of sanitation practices and cleaning procedures in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to follow detailed cleaning instructions and sanitation protocols.
- Understanding contamination prevention and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic recordkeeping and documentation skills.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous sanitation, cleaning, or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience in food manufacturing or regulated production environments is a plus.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Willingness to learn to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
Physical Requirements
- Mobility: Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and reaching.
- Manual Dexterity: Must be able to perform repetitive motions with hands.
- Hearing: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms).
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Environmental: Ability to work indoors and occasionally outdoors.
- Ability to safely work with sanitation chemicals and cleaning equipment.
Work Environment
- This position operates in a manufacturing facility and may involve exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, machinery, and varying temperatures. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Ability to work outside.
- Work environment subject to change based on duties performed.