Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician

Location: Salem, Oregon Shift: All Shifts Pay: $20.45 - $20.95/Hourly Job Type: Full-Time

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitary condition of all production, packaging, and facility areas to maintain food safety and product quality standards. This role performs cleaning and sanitization of equipment, production lines, and facility spaces in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), SQF, GMP, and regulatory requirements, supporting a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, packaging machinery, and facility areas according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards and complete required sanitation documentation.
• Operate sanitation and janitorial equipment including power washers, foamers, floor scrubbers, vacuums, compactors, and lifts.
• Disassemble and reassemble processing and packaging equipment for detailed cleaning and inspection.
• Mix, handle, and apply sanitation chemicals following plant procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout production areas, warehouses, offices, restrooms, and breakrooms.
• Execute allergen control procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), chemical handling, and PPE safety requirements.
• Assist with spill response, waste removal, recycling, and environmental compliance activities.
• Support pest control efforts by identifying and reporting pest activity or risk conditions.
• Participate in safety, sanitation, and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, chemical usage, and verifications.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet sanitation and production schedules.
• Support emergency cleaning, special projects, and mandatory overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, industrial cleaning, or a related role preferred.
• Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP food safety programs preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment, cleaning chemicals, and basic equipment disassembly is a plus.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and occasionally more with assistance. Comfortable working in wet, humid, cold, or variable-temperature environments and at heights above 15 feet where required. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and off-shifts as needed.

Why Work With Us?

• Play a critical role in food safety and product quality
• Stable manufacturing environment with consistent demand
• Team-oriented workplace that prioritizes safety and accountability
• Hands-on role with active, meaningful work
• Commitment to training and continuous improvement

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!