What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Tech I - Days Shift position at Nature's Path?
Our Sanitation Techs are a cornerstone to our success as a plant--both to ensure a safe & clean facility, but also for the advancement of our processes and pushing benchmarks for our Master Sanitation schedule. While this role requires basic cleaning procedures and common plant auditing, ideal candidates will succeed on our team if they enjoy variety and are driven by a sense of accomplishment. We are also looking for team members who bring an open mind for learning and continuous improvement.
Must be willing to be boom lift/manlift certified, heights up to 30ft.
Location: Manufacturing Facility, Blaine, WA
Shift: 4 on / 4 off, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wage: $21.06–$22.67/hour $1.50/hour shift differential (6 PM–6 AM)
Bonus: $1,000 sign-on bonus (new employees only)
At Nature’s Path Foods, sanitation is critical to producing safe, high-quality organic food. We’re looking for a Sanitation Technician who takes pride in keeping a clean, safe, and audit-ready facility. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Follow GMPs, SSOPs, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety and compliance.
- Clean and sanitize plant equipment and production areas.
- Support production teams to minimize downtime.
- Monitor wastewater production and support reduction initiatives.
- Execute pest management tasks as part of the Pest Management Action Plan.
- Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Handle cardboard, trash, plastic, and wastewater removal.
- Operate scissor lifts and boom lifts (certification required; up to 30 ft).
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Willingness and ability to become certified on scissor lifts and boom trucks.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written).
- Team-oriented mindset with a strong attention to detail.
Why Join Nature’s Path?
Benefits and Perks:
- $1,000 sign-on bonus! (New employees only, not valid for individuals previously employed within the last 5 years)
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision and Dental insurance plans, including employer paid options – 3 plans to choose from
- Complimentary Life and Disability plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
- Get Fit reimbursement program towards fitness/wellness, (up to $300/yr)
- Employee Discount on Nature's Path Products
- 401(k) Savings and with the company match of up to 4%
- Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Maternal Salary Continuance
- Monthly attendance incentive - $80
- Night Shift Differential - $1.50/hour
- Green my Ride program
- Clean Energy Vehicle Program - $1000/ every 5 years
- Team Member Referral Bonus - $1000
- $145 annual shoe allowance through our Online Safety Shoe Program
Salary : $145 - $1,000