What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Technician position at DöhlerGroup?
The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation across the production areas, warehouse spaces, and sanitation-controlled equipment surfaces within established cleaning timelines. This role supports compliance with GMP requirements, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks, and food safety regulatory expectations.
Your Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize processing equipment in accordance with company procedures and SSOPs
- Clean conveyors, tanks, foaming production areas, and general production spaces
- Sweep, mop, and scrub floors using manual tools and powered floor-scrubbing equipment as needed
- Perform sanitation activities supporting the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to maintain regulatory and internal food safety compliance
- Use cleaning and sanitation chemicals safely according to SDS guidelines and company procedures
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in required safety training; report unsafe conditions immediately
- Support and comply with quality systems, continuous improvement programs, food safety programs, employee safety initiatives, and preventive maintenance coordination
- Support and comply with GMP requirements at all times
- Assist with sanitation documentation and completion of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation logs.
- Clean indoor and outdoor windows as required
- Remove cobwebs from interior and exterior areas as needed
- Remove trash from parking lot and around the facility perimeter
- Wash product waste containers and trash cans
- Clean and sanitize trash dock and compactor areas
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Ability to follow written procedures, sanitation instructions, and assigned schedules
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Ability to safely work with sanitation chemicals
- Ability to use PPE appropriately
- Ability to climb ladders and operate floor-scrubbing equipment
- Ability to operate forklift and floor scrubber
- Ability to complete sanitation documentation accurately and on time
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
- Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
- Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
- Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
- Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
- Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
- Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference