Sanitation Tech

ABM • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Sanitation Tech provides sanitation services at large food manufacturing facilities. The role uses wet and dry cleaning methods to clean production lines, silos, shipping areas, and other facility spaces, including manufacturing equipment, machinery, offices, the canteen, and bathrooms. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience or formal education is required.

The position involves following the ABM Sanitation Program and applicable food-safety and safety procedures, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, maintaining facility areas, and helping ensure compliance with plant procedures and food laws. Work may involve confined spaces, varying environmental conditions, and heights within the facility. The schedule is flexible and may change periodically throughout the week.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required.
• Follow applicable food-safety, safety, Lockout/Tagout, and confined-space procedures.
• Able to work in confined spaces where applicable, in wet, humid, hot, and cold conditions, and at all heights within the facility.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may change periodically throughout the week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food-plant sanitation or related experience, preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
• One year of similar work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned under the ABM Sanitation Program.
• Follow all food-safety and safety guidelines.
• Disassemble, clean and sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Clean equipment and work areas accurately and safely, including periodic work.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain offices, restrooms, lunchrooms, and outside perimeters.
• Follow and maintain the sanitation program using a Master Cleaning Schedule, ensuring accurate procedures are implemented.
• Work with leadership to maintain plant procedures and operating guidelines that support compliance with food laws and labeling requirements.
• Use appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for food-processing equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform daily self-inspections and use techniques to monitor sanitation issues with equipment.
• Inspect work before it is checked by a lead.
• Follow the Lockout/Tagout safety program.
• Help train new employees and employees changing job classifications.
• Report equipment problems to leadership or a supervisor immediately.
• Communicate safety and health matters and promote safety in operations.
• Follow general and job-specific safe-work procedures and plan assignments to avoid creating hazards for oneself or other employees.
• Work in confined spaces while following applicable confined-space protocols.
• Work in wet, humid, hot, and cold conditions and at all heights within the facility.
• Learn and operate industrial equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Work a flexible schedule that may change periodically throughout the week and arrive on time and complete scheduled hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and their dependents.
• ABM comprehensive benefits package; further benefits information is available through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed