Sanitation Technician

Company: Laura Chenel's Chevre
Location: Sonoma, CA
Job Type: Full-Time (Regular), 40 hours per week
Pay: $21.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on experience

At Laura Chenel, we've been crafting award-winning goat cheese since 1979. Our commitment to quality, food safety, and teamwork has made us a leader in artisan cheesemaking, and we're looking for a dependable Sanitation Technician to help us maintain the high standards our customers expect.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping things clean and organized, and want to be part of a company that values quality and its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces to ensure food safety, product quality, and compliance with company and regulatory standards. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient production while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing lines, and production rooms following established sanitation procedures.

• Operate and monitor Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems.

• Safely disassemble and reassemble production equipment for thorough cleaning and sanitation.

• Use approved sanitation chemicals according to company procedures and safety guidelines.

• Verify all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and ready for the next production shift.

• Perform sanitation verification activities, including pH testing, culture testing, ATP, allergen, and environmental monitoring, as required.

• Complete sanitation records and required documentation accurately.

• Monitor sanitation chemical inventory and replenish soaps and cleaning supplies as needed.

• Clean offices, restrooms, hallways, break rooms, and exterior areas of the facility.

• Dispose of waste and sanitation materials following company and environmental procedures.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), required PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and OSHA safety standards.

• Report equipment damage or maintenance concerns to supervision.

• Assist with production activities when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Previous sanitation, industrial cleaning, manufacturing, or warehouse experience preferred.

• Food manufacturing or dairy industry experience is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic mechanical aptitude.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to follow written Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

• Positive attitude, flexibility, dependability, and willingness to learn.

• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.

This position requires working in a food manufacturing environment and includes:

• Standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and performing repetitive movements throughout the shift.

• Working safely in varying temperatures and around manufacturing equipment.

• Lifting up to 30 pounds without assistance.

• Pushing and pulling wheeled carts weighing up to 300–400 pounds.

• Safely working with sanitation chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Laura Chenel offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match up to 4%

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-paid Short-Term Disability

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

For more than 45 years, Laura Chenel has been dedicated to producing exceptional artisan goat cheese using high-quality ingredients and time-honored craftsmanship. We believe our success starts with our people and are committed to fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking to build your career with a company that values quality, collaboration, and taking pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Laura Chenel's Chevre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.