Sanitation Associate

Spiceology•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spiceology is the fastest-growing private spice company in the US, recognized on both the Inc 5000 and Entrepreneur 360 lists. They market and sell over 200 innovative blends and spices to consumers and chefs, with rapidly growing market share in both the B2B and DTC segments. Chefs appreciate Spiceology for its packaging that helps organize and beautify kitchens, and for its fresh, superior spices. Thousands of establishments including standalone restaurants, hotels, casinos, universities, and golf courses partner with Spiceology. Consumers are drawn to Spiceology's creative blends, recipe inspirations, and flavor innovations. The Sanitation Associate is responsible for ensuring all food processing equipment and production areas are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, FDA, WSDA, and SQF standards. This role also involves assisting with all warehouse, office, and restroom cleaning within the facility. While most cleaning tasks are scheduled, the role will also include assisting the production team to clean production rooms on a changing schedule. The position consists primarily of independent tasks, with some days requiring team effort cleaning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to work in wet, humid, hot and changing temperatures
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Basic understanding of safety and chemical handling
Able to work independently and complete assigned tasks
Able to work a flexible schedule, second shift possible during high volume times

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation
Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and sanitation best practices
Enjoyment for cleanliness and sanitation while working independently

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize, floors, walls, and facility surfaces using approved chemicals and procedures following the sanitation calendar.
Manage the sanitation room and keep tooling items cleaned, put away, and ready for the production team on the following day.
Follow and complete daily Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks and checklists.
Work to improve the sanitation schedule by identifying new areas for cleaning and frequency
Clean and maintain non-production areas such as break rooms, restrooms, and locker rooms to ensure a hygienic environment for all employees.
Work with Quality Assurance and Production teams to identify sanitation issues and implement corrective actions.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs/SSOPs), and food safety protocols (HACCP, FSMA, etc.).
Report any food safety, quality or safety issues to leadership immediately.
Operate cleaning equipment such as sprayers, foamers, dishwashers, and floor scrubbers.
Follow all employee safety standards, specifically in regards to sanitation.
Ability to document cleaning tasks through paper and electronic measures and report back to the team.