Sanitation Technician - Sanitor

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Sanitation Technician, also known as a Sanitor, where your expertise in industrial cleaning and sanitation will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and compliant environment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to contribute to food safety standards and uphold rigorous sanitation protocols essential for high-quality production processes. As a key member of our operations, you will ensure all areas are thoroughly cleaned using appropriate chemical agents and safety procedures, supporting our commitment to excellence and safety.

Essential Functions

• Report to supervisor and/or sanitation lead equipment issues.
• Does not abuse equipment and report any concerns immediately.
• Follow lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Consider all safety precautions and proper isolation of live circuits.
• Follow procedures for basics of cleaning and sanitizing, chemical safety hazards, sanitation good manufacturing practices, and sanitation chemical dilution guidelines.
• Sanitation personnel working in ready-to-eat areas are required to follow the same hygiene requirements as production personnel in those areas.
• When handling trash, floor debris, drains, or food waste, prior to handling food contact surfaces, or food packaging materials, individuals should first wash and sanitize their hands, change into clean gloves, and may need to change their smock.
• Prepares cleaning solutions properly as specified by manufacturers instructions, technical data sheets, procedures, labels, and instructions.
• Ensures all chemicals are put away and secure after use.
• Does not leave chemicals unattended and identifies when chemicals are not properly labeled.
• Wear proper PPE when working in areas where they are required.
• Cleaning chemicals should be controlled and not drain towards equipment that is operating.
• Individuals should conduct cleaning activities in a way that prevents contamination.
• Wash dishes, flatware, pots, and pans, using dishwasher or by hand.
• Dismantles, cleans, and reassembles assigned machinery/equipment as identified by the sanitation supervisor or lead. Understands the basic operation and function of equipment to clean effectively.
• Proper use of sanitation tools follows company color policy and maintains sanitation tools and equipment according to company policy.
• Ensures equipment and cleaning utensils are suitably identified for intended use by colors or labels and are stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
• Contributes to the production of consistent food safe and quality products through maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform all duties in compliance with USDA or FDA, OSHA and state and local regulations and company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and the use of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Keeps work area, sanitation tools and equipment clean and organized, and in a safe manner always.
• Wet cleaning should be controlled, minimum water usage and wipe down. Minimize and isolate the use of water to specific areas where possible. Removing excess water after wet cleaning helps to minimize growth of remaining microorganisms.
• When using hoses, avoid contaminating equipment with water or chemical overspray while cleaning the adjacent line.
• Cleaning tools and utensils used to clean restrooms or floor drains are never used for any other cleaning purpose.
• Follows the seven steps of cleaning as outlined in the company SSOP’s, including the use of sanitizers on food contact equipment and non-food contact areas after each cleaning.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with other employees.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.
• The ability to appear for work on time.
• The ability to follow directions provided by sanitation lead or supervisor.
• The ability to interact well with co-workers.
• The ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Required to communicate with supervisor any work-related restrictions.

Qualifications

• Capable of communicating orally
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Team player.

Working conditions/Physical requirements

• Cold and extremely wet production areas
• Work an 8-hour shift and some overtime as needed.
• Stand for extended periods of time up to 8 hours.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Sanitation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish and English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person