Sanitation Technician - Production Equipment

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Sanitation Technician – Production Equipment

Pay: $22.00–$23.00/hr | Day

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable and hardworking Industrial Sanitation Technicians to perform deep cleaning and sanitation of production machinery, processing equipment, and facility areas within a manufacturing environment. This position focuses heavily on cleaning production equipment, disassembling and reassembling machine components (after training), and maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary production facility.

Candidates with previous industrial sanitation, manufacturing, or machine operation experience are strongly preferred. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role that requires attention to detail, the ability to work at heights, and a strong commitment to safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deep clean, foam, and sanitize production machinery, processing equipment, and production lines.
• Clean dry and wet mix equipment, conveyors, racks, pipes, and overhead fixtures.
• Disassemble and reassemble machine components for thorough cleaning after training.
• Scrub and sanitize production floors using industrial floor scrubbers, mops, and other cleaning equipment.
• Perform tower, cooler, freezer, and silo room cleaning.
• Complete sanitation assignments according to the facility's Master Cleaning Schedule and required timeframes.
• Conduct ATP testing to verify cleaning and sanitation effectiveness.
• Assist with pest control activities as needed.
• Maintain sanitation tools, equipment, chemicals, and cleaning supplies.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, and plant safety procedures.
• Complete authorized Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures after training.
• Report equipment issues, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors.
• Support general plant sanitation and other cleaning duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous industrial sanitation, manufacturing, or machine operation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and safety procedures in English.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, IFS standards, and food manufacturing safety practices is a plus.
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial production environments.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, scrubbing, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
• LOTO experience is a plus; training will be provided for authorized equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Shift Schedules & Pay

Day Shift – $22.00/hr

• Thursday–Sunday or Sunday–Wednesday
• 6:00 AM–6:15 PM
• Training: First three weeks will take place on day shift.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience cleaning industrial machinery or working in a manufacturing or food production environment. They are comfortable with heavy-duty cleaning, working around production equipment, following detailed sanitation procedures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.