QA Sanitation Technician

Natural Grocers•Golden, CO

53d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. This position will be responsible for following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The QA Sanitation Technician will be required to perform cleaning to keep production on schedule; perform sanitation inspections; maintain inventory of sanitation supplies; and complete all required documentation. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 11/26/2025

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Current valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required
1 year experience in food production sanitation required
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely
Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management
Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
Flexible to schedule changes
Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines
Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.
Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on an occasional basis
Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed
Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body
Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time
Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.
Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.
Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
Forklift experience preferred

Responsibilities

Awareness of production schedules and change overs requiring machine disassembly
Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule
Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment
Washes containers, tubs and utensils for production
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
Operates floor scrubber as needed
Maintains dust control in the machine areas
Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies
Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs
Maintains grounds free of litter and debris
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
Any other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
good4u Crew Member Discount
N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match