Sanitation Associate I

Premier Research Labs • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Sanitation Associate I performs janitorial and sanitation duties to keep equipment, processing areas, support areas, grounds, restrooms, and production spaces clean and sanitary. The role follows company procedures and applicable GMP, OSHA, federal, state, and local requirements, and helps maintain the integrity and sustained certification of NSF guidelines. The associate is responsible for preventing food-safety and food-quality problems, following quality-system procedures, and accurately maintaining logs and checklists.

Work involves frequent movement, ladder use, reaching, bending, and kneeling, along with prolonged standing. The employee may encounter moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery and must wear required protective garments and job-specific PPE. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though shifts may vary with company needs; occasional overtime may be required. No travel is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to understand label instructions, safety data sheets (MSDS), other safety warnings, and chemical-mixing formulations.
• Must speak and read English.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent ladder use, reaching, bending, and movement; prolonged standing and bending/kneeling; frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds; and work at varying heights.
• Wear required protective garments and any PPE required for the job function.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic sanitation principles in a food-processing facility, including FDA, USDA, and EPA requirements; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, processing areas, and support areas using appropriate procedures and inspections.
• Perform sanitation duties for equipment, processing areas, outside grounds, restrooms, and production-area trash removal.
• Sweep, wipe, scrub, vacuum, sanitize, wash, and perform other cleaning tasks to maintain a clean environment compliant with GMP protocols.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and clothing in accordance with GMPs and company standards.
• Use tools and equipment safely and properly; ensure hand tools are free of defects; keep the work area orderly and store or dispose of cleaning chemicals appropriately.
• Maintain current knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and other work rules.
• Take appropriate actions to preserve the integrity and sustained certification of NSF guidelines.
• Report and take necessary action to prevent food-safety and food-quality problems.
• Follow procedures outlined in the quality system.
• Maintain logs and checklists and ensure recorded information is accurate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plan options; some supplemental coverages are provided by the company.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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