THE ROLE
The Sanitation Technician cleans and sanitizes facility equipment, production areas, and assigned spaces in accordance with established schedules and sanitation procedures. This position uses approved chemicals, materials, tools, and personal protective equipment; works safely in tight or hard-to-reach areas; and helps maintain hygienic, food-safe, and production-ready operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Cleaning and Sanitation
- Clean and sanitize facility equipment and production areas according to the established schedule.
- Clean quickly and effectively as directed using company-approved and company-provided materials and tools.
- Work safely in tight quarters and hard-to-reach areas, including under grow lines.
- Strictly follow company Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and approved cleaning and sanitation methods.
Employee and Food Safety Compliance
- Follow the facility GMPs.
- Execute daily processes that enforce food safety protocols and maintain compliance.
- Work safely and follow company FSQA, Good Agricultural Practices, dress-code, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Wear the required personal protective equipment at all times.
Continuous Improvement and Operational Support
- Recommend opportunities to the Sanitation Lead or Supervisor for improving cleaning efficiency and sanitation practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support Operations.
Qualifications
WHO YOU ARE
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated can-do attitude.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
- Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow sanitation schedules, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, food safety requirements, and employee safety procedures.
- Ability to use sanitation chemicals, materials, tools, and personal protective equipment safely and correctly.
- Ability to work efficiently in tight quarters and hard-to-reach areas while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to identify sanitation, food safety, or product-quality concerns and communicate them promptly.
WHO WE ARE
Gotham Greens is on a mission to transform how and where fresh produce is grown. We are a pioneer in urban indoor agriculture and a leading fresh produce and food company. Through our national network of local high-tech farms, Gotham Greens delivers fresh, long-lasting and delicious leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings and pesto dips all year round to retail, restaurant and foodservice customers. Founded in 2009, the company opened its first greenhouse in Brooklyn, N.Y., shortly thereafter. Today, Gotham Greens operates more than 1,500,000 square feet of high-tech greenhouse in 12 locations across nine U.S. states.
Our team of 600+ full time team members are hard-working, supportive and passionate about sustainable urban agriculture. We work to create an environment that is caring, fun and collaborative. Gotham Greens is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant interest only; please no external recruiters.
