1st Shift Sanitation Technician- Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Sanitation Technician Summary of Functions

Maintain the plant, machinery, and surrounding areas in compliance with Safety Quality Food (SQF) Institute standards and all Food Safety Procedures. Follow all safety rules and company policies while supporting sanitation department management to ensure all assigned cleaning tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

• Monday–Friday: 6:00am-2:30pm

• Saturday & Sunday: Schedule varies; weekend work required

• Two days off per week , scheduled based on operational needs

Some of the duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by management.

• Comply with all Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations

• Perform all FDA‑ and SQF‑monitored sanitation duties according to the Master Sanitation Schedule

• Complete daily housekeeping assignments throughout the plant

• Complete weekly general cleaning assignments

• Complete sanitation tasks during production down days

• Share cleaning skills with new employees as needed

• Record all sanitation tasks on the sanitation cleaning schedule form

• Coordinate and assist with maintaining cleaning materials inventory

• Perform basic maintenance tasks such as repairing rack sections, changing light bulbs, and moving boxes or equipment

• Comply with quality assurance regulations, SQF standards, and all food safety requirements

• Follow all safety procedures in a proper and consistent manner

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Use lockout/tagout devices and procedures as required

• Assist with wastewater management

• Maintain compliance with the quality system, food safety, and SQF procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned based on departmental and business needs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be punctual, dependable, and able to complete essential duties accurately and efficiently.

• Ability to work effectively without supervision, demonstrating strong initiative

• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team, with positive and cooperative work habits

• Ability to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and safety information written in English, and respond appropriately through communication or documentation

• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision‑making

• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram‑based instructions

• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations