Sanitation Technician

Baldwin Richardson Foods•Pennsauken Township, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Pennsauken, NJ location. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and food-safe production environment. This role ensures all equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces meet company standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, SQF). Sanitation Technicians play a critical role in preventing contamination and supporting overall product safety and quality. Our Sanitation Team follows a 2-2-3 shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance. Shift hours for this role are 5:45am - 6:00pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Prior sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred
Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, and GMPs is required
Ability to follow SSOPs, safety procedures, and written instructions
Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills
Ability to safely handle and work with sanitation chemicals
Strong attention to detail and time management
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Tolerance to wet, cold, hot, or noisy environments
Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, boots, aprons, and respirators (if applicable)
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
Tolerance to wet, cold, hot, or noisy environments
Ability to wear required PPE, including gloves, boots, aprons, and respirators (if applicable)

Nice To Haves

Prior sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, and facility areas in accordance with SSOPs and sanitation schedules
Disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble equipment as required
Perform CIP/COP and manual cleaning using approved chemicals and procedures
Properly handle, mix, apply, and monitor sanitation chemicals and delivery systems per safety and manufacturer guidelines
Maintain cleanliness of production and non-production areas (floors, walls, drains, waste areas, etc.)
Complete sanitation documentation (e.g., MSS logs, system entries) accurately and on time
Support pre-operational inspections and complete corrective actions as needed
Inspect sanitation conditions and escalate food safety, quality, or equipment issues
Maintain and follow sanitation programs (e.g., color-coded tools, chemical controls)
Monitor chemical levels and maintain sanitation chemical inventory
Adhere to all safety programs including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space, and PPE requirements
Support additional sanitation-related programs such as pest control and environmental monitoring
Work collaboratively to meet sanitation schedules and production timelines