Sanitation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are
Wisoman Foods Inc., located in Hayward, CA, is a Woman-Owned Certified business specializing in high-quality tortillas and ethnic Indian flatbreads. Our state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility ensures exceptional food safety, consistency, and quality across our production lines. We proudly hold SQF Level 2, Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and OU Kosher certifications.

At Wisoman Foods, we know that food safety starts with cleanliness, and our Sanitation team is at the core of ensuring that our products meet the highest standards every day.

What We’re Looking For
We’re hiring a Sanitation Associate to help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our production facility. The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment, production areas, and facility spaces to meet safety and regulatory standards.

This is a full-time, hourly position.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced food production environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment, floors, walls, restrooms, and break rooms in accordance with food safety standards.
• Safely handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals while following proper procedures.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Operate pressure washers, scrubbers, and other sanitation tools.
• Perform sanitation tasks in cold, wet, and freezer environments.
• Conduct daily sweeping, mopping, and waste removal across facility areas.
• Follow HACCP processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Properly protect and cover electrical components during cleaning.
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures when working with equipment.
• Consistently use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.
• Maintain accurate and organized sanitation practices to support food safety compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, twist, and squat to perform cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Comfort working in environments with extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezers, outdoors).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine hand movements.
• Commitment to punctuality, teamwork, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Why Join Our Team:

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-driven food company. 

• Work closely with a collaborative, passionate team. 

• Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of procurement and sourcing in the specialty food sector. 
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Vacation and Sick)

Wisoman Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.