Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician

Virginia - Stevensburg, VA 22741

Overview

Salary Range $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Level Entry Category General Labor

Description

The Role

Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Cleaning/Sanitation Technician. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Assistant Plant Manager. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isn't afraid to get dirty.

Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.

Areas Of Responsibility

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift. 1pm - 9pm. Subject to change as needed.
• Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.
• Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
• Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Leads by example with a "can do" attitude
• Laser focused attention to detail
• Great multitasking abilities
• Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.
• A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.
• Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.