Sanitation Technician- 3rd shift- $21.95/hr

Campbell's•Salem, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Technician, you will help ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary manufacturing environment supporting the production of high-quality food products. You will clean and sanitize equipment and facilities to maintain compliance with food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and government sanitation standards. The role is on the 3rd shift, scheduled from 8:45 PM to 5:00 AM; start times and hours may vary based on attendance coverage needs, production schedules, and holiday requirements. Mandatory overtime may be required. The hourly rate is $21.95. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, Pest Control, and Sanitation team members to keep equipment and facilities clean, safe, and ready for efficient manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing, production, warehouse, sanitation, or related industrial experience.
Ability to safely use cleaning and sanitation equipment and chemicals.
Ability to follow food safety, GMP, OSHA, and sanitation procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Basic ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Willingness to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
Continuously stand and walk throughout the shift.
Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, and bend.
Frequently communicate and work in a team environment.
Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs. continuously, up to 25 lbs. continuously, up to 60 lbs. continuously, and up to 100 lbs. frequently; lift more than 100 lbs. frequently with assistance and proper equipment when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or food production environment.
Experience operating powered industrial equipment, lifts, or floor scrubbers.
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP), and allergen control procedures.
Experience supporting Continuous Improvement or 5S initiatives.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience creating or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

Perform cleaning and sanitation activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
Operate sanitation equipment and tools, including power washers, foam applicators, steamers, powered lifts, scissor lifts, automatic compactors, and motors.
Safely operate floor jacks, floor scrubbers, vacuum systems, and trash compactors.
Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment, including pumps, bucket elevators, slurry equipment, filters, and other machinery.
Follow proper lifting, carrying, and safety procedures, and report unsafe conditions or equipment defects.
Perform Allergen Elimination Procedures.
Follow GMP, OSHA, food safety, and personal hygiene requirements.
Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Read and use Safety Data Sheets (SDS) when preparing and handling cleaning chemicals.
Assist with spill containment and cleanup activities.
Support pest control programs by identifying and reporting pest activity.
Remove product waste and debris from production areas.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) procedures.
Participate in Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives.
Collect recyclable materials and transport them to designated trailers.
Mix, handle, and apply chemical concentrates safely.
Enter sanitation or chemical-related data into Excel as needed.
Assist with creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Participate in safety, training, and team development activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.