Sanitation Team Member - Pre Op

Ruby Jewel•Portland, OR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member – Pre-Op is responsible for preparing our production facility for the day’s operations by cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and staging equipment. This role ensures all production lines meet food safety standards before startup and that equipment is built and configured correctly for the scheduled run. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliability, safe chemical handling, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Reliable team member with strong attendance as production start times depend on this role
Detail-oriented and able to follow food safety procedures closely
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Able to safely handle chemicals, tools, and production equipment
Able to stand, walk, lift and move equipment for extended periods
Able to lift up to 50lbs and move large equipment on casters
Comfortable working in cold environments and around food allergens (dairy, nuts, gluten, latex)
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand and power tools
Able to communicate, read and write in English
High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing or sanitation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment and facility areas and re-clean as needed
Use ATP swabs and visual inspection to verify sanitation standards
Stage and place equipment to match the day’s production line configuration
Assemble and build production equipment including continuous freezers, enrobers, conveyors, mix systems, and related components
Clean and sanitize production equipment and tools, including:
Manual washing of utensils, cambros, parts, and food contact surfaces
Operating and maintaining the dishwasher, including chemical testing and monitoring
Completing CIP (clean-in-place) procedures for tanks, transfer lines, and freezers
Cleaning depositor lines, tunnel freezers, and surrounding equipment using sprayers, foamers, and manual methods
Safely handle and apply sanitation chemicals including detergents, caustics, quaternary sanitizer, and peracetic acid
Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sanitation tasks per the master sanitation schedule
Remove waste and maintain overall facility cleanliness
Complete required sanitation and pre-op documentation accurately
Follow and model Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times
Support production as needed during the shift, including working on the line when required