Benefits:- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Position Summary We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to join our team. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, processing areas, and facility environments to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace while supporting efficient production operations. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager and works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Quality personnel to maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
Key Functional Interactions - Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, production lines, and facility areas according to established procedures.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning as required.
- Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Conduct and document sanitation activities in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform environmental monitoring swabs, ATP swabs, and other verification activities to assess sanitation effectiveness and support food safety programs.
- Review environmental monitoring and ATP results, investigate deviations, and assist with corrective actions when necessary.
- Provide training to employees on the proper use, handling, storage, and safety requirements of sanitation chemicals.
- Verify the effectiveness of sanitation programs through inspections and monitoring activities.
- Identify and report maintenance, safety, food safety, or sanitation concerns.
- Properly handle, mix, and store cleaning chemicals and sanitation supplies.
- Support production start-up activities and pre-operational inspections following cleaning.
- Follow all food safety, GMP, safety, and sanitation protocols.
Qualifications · High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
· Previous sanitation, manufacturing, or food production experience is preferred.