Sanitation Technician (Bakery)

Western Bagel Baking Corp•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician cleans and sanitizes production lines, production equipment, and other facility areas according to the Master Sanitation Schedule. The role is based at Western Bagel’s Van Nuys location in a bakery and shop environment. The bakery operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be assigned to day, swing, or graveyard shifts. The listed shifts include mid/late swing starting at 3 PM or 6 PM; weekend and holiday work is required, and overtime may be available. The position involves general facility cleaning, sanitizing production equipment, following food-handling safety requirements, and using appropriate tools and procedures when disassembling and reassembling equipment. Employees are expected to follow workplace safety requirements, wear required PPE, monitor sanitation supplies, and contribute suggestions for process improvement.

Requirements

At least 1 year of sanitation experience.
Ability to interact with others professionally, tactfully, and sensitively.
Effective communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team.
Basic computer literacy and ability to update facility maintenance systems.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a bakery and/or food and beverage manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
HazMat certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform general cleaning throughout the facility, including air vents, light fixtures, restrooms, lunchrooms, offices, silos, exteriors, and floors.
Clean and sanitize mixers, hoppers, ovens, silos, vents, and other equipment as directed.
Perform intense COVID-19 cleanings of designated areas as directed.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment with the correct tools and procedures to prevent damage and ensure proper cleaning.
Suggest improvements to processes and procedures in support of company goals.
Follow workplace safety requirements, including wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Monitor sanitation equipment and chemical inventories and report low stock to the department supervisor.
Learn and follow common food-handling safety requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.