SANITATION TECHNICIAN

SUMMARY: The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, supports production readiness, and maintains a hygienic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses, cutters, conveyors, and packaging machines
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures using appropriate chemical concentrations and temperatures
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and overhead piping
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and company sanitation protocols
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Identify and report equipment damage or sanitation issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs
• Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma required

• Minimum (1) one year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred; dairy or cheese experience a plus

• Ability to work in wet, humid, and cold environments

• HACCP and GMP training

• Forklift certification

• Experience with CIP systems

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and safety data sheets (SDS)

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

• Capable of lifting to 50 lbs. and climbing on ladders and confined spaces

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Office environment usually quiet

• Occasionally required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, working around loud machinery and moving parts,

• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely