SANITATION

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Location: Madison, NE, US Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $17.25 To $17.50 Hourly POSITION SUMMARY The Sanitation Technician is responsible for executing sanitation, cleaning, and hygiene activities across production, packaging, and process-cooking areas to ensure equipment, tools, and work environments meet GMP, SQF, and FDA food-safety standards. This role performs routine and end-of-day sanitation, equipment wash-downs, CIP operations, and pre-operational readiness tasks to support safe food production, prevent contamination, and ensure successful quality inspections. The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in food safety, allergen control, and regulatory compliance by maintaining a clean and sanitary production environment that supports continuous operations and audit readiness. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Sanitation & Food Safety Performs routine, end-of-day, and deep-clean sanitation of production, packaging, and process-cooking equipment. Cleans kettles, liquefiers, pumps, hoses, fillers, utensils, tools, conveyors, and surrounding work areas. Executes wash-downs and Clean-in-Place (CIP) activities following FDA, SQF, and internal sanitation procedures. Ensures equipment and work areas are prepared to pass daily pre-operational inspections. Uses approved chemicals, concentrations, and contact times per sanitation SOPs. Maintains strict compliance with GMPs, personal hygiene, handwashing, and PPE requirements. Allergen, Organic, and Kosher Controls Cleans equipment to prevent cross-contact between allergen, organic, kosher, and conventional products. Verifies sanitation effectiveness based on product changeover requirements. Follows documented procedures for allergen and special-handling product sanitation. Equipment & Work Area Readiness Disassembles and reassembles equipment components as required for proper cleaning. Inspects equipment and workstations for cleanliness, damage, or sanitation concerns. Stages cleaned equipment, tools, and utensils for next-day production. Communicates sanitation issues or equipment concerns to the Sanitation Lead or Production Leadership. Accurately completes sanitation logs, CIP records, pre-op checklists, and cleaning documentation. Supports Quality with sanitation verification, swabbing, and inspection activities as required. Ensures all records are completed legibly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Safely disposes of raw-material containers, packaging waste, and sanitation debris. Handles and stores sanitation chemicals in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements. Assists with staging hoses, tools, and cleaning equipment to support efficient sanitation flow. Teamwork & Communication Works collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support food safety. Follows instructions from Sanitation Lead, Production Leads, and Management. Communicates issues, delays, or concerns affecting sanitation or production readiness. Supports training and onboarding of new sanitation team members when assigned. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma or equivalent experience Preferred: Food safety, sanitation, or GMP certifications Experience with CIP systems and food-processing sanitation EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required: None (entry-level candidates considered with proper training) Preferred: 6 months experience in food manufacturing, production, or sanitation Familiarity with FDA, SQF, or GMP-regulated environments KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English Understanding of basic food-safety and sanitation principles Ability to follow detailed sanitation instructions and SOPs Ability to identify cleanliness, contamination risks, and sanitation deficiencies Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a production environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Standing, walking, bending, crouching, and stooping Extensive use of hands, arms, and fingers Visual acuity, hearing, and verbal communication required Ability to lift up to 50 lbs routinely and up to 55 lbs occasionally WORKING CONDITIONS Smoke-free, sanitation-controlled production environment Mandatory handwashing prior to entering production areas Exposure to water, cleaning chemicals, and wet surfaces Compliance with GMP, FDA food-safety rules, and personal hygiene standards is mandatory REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to the Sanitation Lead or Production Manager Works closely with Production Leads, Process Cooks, Packers, and Quality personnel No direct reports; may support training of other sanitation staff as assigned LEVEL OF AUTHORITY May perform sanitation tasks independently once trained and signed off May assist or guide other team members within trained and authorized scope Must follow all safety, sanitation, and production directives PERFORMANCE METRICS Performance is evaluated based on: Successful completion of sanitation tasks with zero failed pre-operation inspections Compliance with sanitation SOPs, GMPs, SQF, and FDA requirements Accuracy and completeness of sanitation documentation Effectiveness in preventing cross-contamination and allergen risks Timeliness, reliability, and teamwork Overall satisfaction of Sanitation Lead, Production, and Quality Management #J-18808-Ljbffr