Sanitation Technician

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all processing equipment, production areas, and the overall facility. This role plays a critical part in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations by following established sanitation procedures and quality standards.

Pay: $24- $26 an hour

Your starting pay will be determined by:

• Previous equipment operating experience
• Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment safely and efficiently
• The number and types of equipment you are qualified to operate

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, GMPs, and all company policies and procedures.

• Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.

• Understand and follow sanitation requirements, including proper chemical usage, concentration levels, time and temperature controls, cleaning procedures, and flow rates.

• Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles to ensure all cleaning steps meet specifications and are accurately documented.

• Communicate promptly with Management regarding equipment concerns, food safety risks, quality issues, or any sanitation processes that do not meet established standards.

• Support inventory management by monitoring and replenishing sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and parts as needed.

• Inspect completed sanitation work and follow up to ensure all equipment and areas meet sanitation and operational readiness requirements before production begins.

• Consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: 1-2 years of sanitation experience required; prior experience in the food and beverage industry is strongly preferred.

• Compliance: Must adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and Food Safety Management requirements.

• Availability: Must be able to work overtime as needed to support production demands.

• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend instructions and procedures in English effectively.

• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing daily priorities.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.

• Initiative: Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.

• Math Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand simple calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.