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Sanitation Technician
Work Schedule:
6:00am - 2:30pm
Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to support sanitation operations within our contract manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary production environment to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety regulations, and company sanitation standards. The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in preventing contamination and supporting efficient production operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of manufacturing equipment, production lines, work areas, and facility common areas according to established sanitation schedules.
- Follow approved sanitation procedures using proper cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and sanitation tools.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety regulations (FDA/USDA where applicable), and internal sanitation standards.
- Accurately document sanitation activities in logs, checklists, and required reports.
- Identify and report sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or contamination risks to supervisors immediately.
- Assist with facility readiness for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Dispose of waste materials according to facility procedures and environmental regulations.
- Follow all workplace safety guidelines and participate in required safety training.
- Support production and quality teams as needed to maintain overall plant cleanliness and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous sanitation experience in manufacturing, food production, or contract manufacturing preferred
- Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning methods, and safety procedures
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and sanitation protocols
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and cleanliness
- Physical ability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and perform manual cleaning tasks
- Ability to work in varying temperature environments typical of manufacturing facilities
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends, or overtime if needed
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work around sanitation chemicals and cleaning agents
- Ability to work in wet or temperature-controlled environments
Equipment & Areas for Sanitation
All equipment must be powered off, unplugged, or air supply disconnected prior to sanitation activities.
Sanitation responsibilities may include cleaning and sanitizing the following:
- Mixing tanks, holding tanks, and blending vessels
- Piston fillers and volumetric filling equipment
- Steel and plastic drums
- IBC totes (intermediate bulk containers)
- Buckets and pails
- Utensils such as scoops, paddles, ladles, and scrapers
- Pipes, hoses, and transfer lines
- Conveyor belts and production lines
- Mixers and agitators
- Weighing scales and platform scales
- Funnels and transfer tools
- Portable carts and dollies
- Stainless steel processing tables and work surfaces
- Filling heads, nozzles, and dispensing tips
- Sealing machines where food-contact surfaces are present
- Measuring containers and graduated cylinders
- Filters and strainers
- Containers used for raw materials and finished goods
- Packaging line contact surfaces including guards, chutes, and hoppers
Pay: $17.87 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18