Facility Sanitor | 3rd Shift

FedUp Foods • Marshall, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FedUp Foods is seeking a Facility Sanitor to perform routine cleaning and sanitation of production areas and maintain sanitation supplies, tools, and equipment. The role also maintains the cleanliness of the warehouse, support areas, and outdoor premises. The schedule is 9:00 PM–5:30 AM, Monday through Friday.

The Sanitor cleans and sanitizes processing equipment and facility surfaces according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), food safety standards, and the Master Sanitation Schedule. Duties include operating cleaning equipment, hand-cleaning equipment that may require disassembly and reassembly, inspecting completed work, completing sanitation documentation, and coordinating with inspectors and Maintenance to prepare production lines for release. The position also requires safe chemical handling, adherence to safety procedures, and reporting food safety or quality concerns.

The work involves exposure to cleaning chemicals and cold environments, and requires standing, walking, lifting, and other physical tasks. The employee must be dependable and able to work overtime if necessary. The posting also states that background checks are conducted on prospective employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of basic sanitation experience.
• Basic knowledge of HACCP and SSOPs.
• Ability to communicate in English, verbally and in writing, for training and safety purposes.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and listening skills.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures when working with moving machinery.
• Ability to work thoroughly and with attention to detail to meet food safety sanitation standards.
• Self-directed and personally motivated, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a changing, fast-paced environment and work well with others.
• Excellent attendance and performance track record.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for most of the shift; walk, stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work at heights above ground level using a scissor lift or ladder.
• Ability to work in cold environments when cleaning a cooler or freezer.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
• Dependability and flexibility, including ability to work overtime if necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility and surrounding area in compliance with GMP, SSOPs, and recognized food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment and facility areas according to established standards and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Remove trash and product or soil from the plant; clean floors, walls, and ceilings.
• Follow sanitation equipment and tool guidelines and keep work areas and equipment neat, clean, and properly stored.
• Operate cleaning equipment, including a floor scrubber, portable tank foamer, vacuum, and CIP system.
• Rinse, foam, scrub, and sanitize production equipment according to SSOPs.
• Hand-clean production equipment, including disassembling and reassembling equipment when required.
• Visually inspect equipment and complete sanitation checklists after cleaning.
• Work with a pre-operational inspector to ensure the production line is approved for release.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure internal equipment parts are cleaned.
• Maintain accurate cleaning and sanitation documentation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Handle chemicals according to labels, including application and titration instructions, and use proper PPE.
• Perform self-inspections of completed work.
• Follow GMP and food safety policies and encourage teammates to do the same.
• Support food safety practices involving pest control, visitors, allergen management, cleaning, and sanitation.
• Report food safety or quality problems to FSQ for logging, investigation, and resolution.
• Perform other duties or special projects as required by the Manager or Supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with 80–90% of the individual premium covered.
• Group term life insurance, 100% company-covered.
• Short-term disability insurance, 100% company-covered.
• Long-term disability insurance, 50% company-covered.
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Nine paid holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Two paid 15-minute breaks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED