Sanitation Associate - 3rd Shift - Starting at $21.40/hr

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, and other facility surfaces following established protocols and SSOPs.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed for deep cleaning.
• Use appropriate cleaning agents and sanitation tools according to safety and quality standards.
• Ensure assigned work areas are consistently clean, organized, and ready for production.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations, including GMPs, HACCP, FDA, and GFSI guidelines.
• Participate in internal inspections and audits to support sanitation compliance.
• Report any non-compliance, contamination risks, or equipment issues to the Sanitation Supervisor.

• Accurately complete required sanitation records, including cleaning checklists and chemical usage logs.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and report any deviations or missed tasks.

• Operate sanitation equipment such as foaming units, floor scrubbers, CIP systems, and pressure washers.
• Properly clean, maintain, and store sanitation tools and equipment after use.
• Notify the supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.

• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure cleaning activities align with production schedules.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to stay current on sanitation procedures and safety practices.

• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain awareness of safety hazards and report incidents or unsafe conditions promptly.

• Knowledge of sanitation practices in food manufacturing and safe chemical handling.
• Ability to operate sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers, lifts, or CIP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Additional certification in food safety or sanitation helpful.
• Previous experience in sanitation or cleaning in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.

Production facility setting.

• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
  
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.
• Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50lbs over an entire shift.
• • Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid environment when performing sanitation tasks.