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Sanitation Technician

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all processing equipment, production areas, and the overall facility. This role plays a critical part in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations by following established sanitation procedures and quality standards.

Pay: $24- $26 an hour

Your starting pay will be determined by:

  • Previous equipment operating experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment safely and efficiently
  • The number and types of equipment you are qualified to operate

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain full compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, GMPs, and all company policies and procedures.

  • Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.

  • Understand and follow sanitation requirements, including proper chemical usage, concentration levels, time and temperature controls, cleaning procedures, and flow rates.

  • Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles to ensure all cleaning steps meet specifications and are accurately documented.

  • Communicate promptly with Management regarding equipment concerns, food safety risks, quality issues, or any sanitation processes that do not meet established standards.

  • Support inventory management by monitoring and replenishing sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and parts as needed.

  • Inspect completed sanitation work and follow up to ensure all equipment and areas meet sanitation and operational readiness requirements before production begins.

  • Consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

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