Sanitation Associate

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Obetz, OH

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About The Position

The Sanitation Associate plays a mission-critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and production-ready facility. This role is responsible for executing daily sanitation activities that protect product quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support uninterrupted operations. Simply put: no sanitation, no production—this role directly impacts our ability to deliver for our customers.

This position is a foundational pillar of our operation. Sanitation Associates protect our people, our products, and our brand. If you take pride in high standards, value consistency, and want to be part of a team that holds the line on quality and safety, this role delivers real impact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, SOPs, and safety protocols without cutting corners.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment that requires attention to detail and physical stamina.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing the job the right way, every time.
• Accountability-driven mindset—you own your work and your impact.
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills.
• Safety-first mentality with the ability to work independently once trained.

Nice To Haves

• Prior sanitation experience in a manufacturing, food production, or warehouse environment strongly preferred (but we will train the right mindset).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation procedures for production equipment, workspaces, and common areas in accordance with established SOPs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, floors, walls, drains, and production surfaces using approved chemicals and tools.
• Safely handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals following all safety guidelines and training.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for thorough cleaning.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in real time to support food safety, quality, and audit readiness.
• Identify and escalate sanitation, safety, or equipment concerns to leadership proactively—see something, say something.
• Maintain compliance with all GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment.

What This Job Offers

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