Sanitation Associate

Schwan's Company • Fullerton, CA

11h

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate is a full-time role in a food manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, production lines, and facility areas to meet sanitation procedures and requirements. The role uses steam, high-pressure hoses, and COP tank cleaning equipment, and includes disassembling and reassembling equipment as directed. Associates follow sanitation schedules, use and document chemical applications and concentrations, and verify that cleaning and sanitizing are complete and that equipment and infrastructure pass microbial indicator tests. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with OSHA and local, state, and federal safety standards, as well as GMPs.
• Ability to follow regulatory, customer, and company sanitation policies and procedures.
• Comfort working in varying environmental conditions, including hot and cold, and wet and dry areas.
• Flexible availability to work full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–1 year of related experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to safely clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and the facility, removing soil and contaminants according to procedures.
• Operate COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as directed.
• Follow sanitation schedules and conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
• Use and document chemicals at stated concentrations and for appropriate applications.
• Verify and document the correct chemicals and concentrations are used and that cleaning and sanitizing are complete, so equipment and infrastructure pass microbial indicator tests.

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay.
• Earn up to two weeks of paid time off during the first year.
• Seven paid holidays and two personal days each year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including three health plans, two dental plans, and two vision plans.
• Immediately vesting 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Company-paid financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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