Sanitation Technician 1st Shift

Conagra Brands•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician supports sanitation operations across the facility, with a primary focus on keeping equipment and work environments clean, safe, and ready for food production. The role also supports packaging operations as needed to help meet production standards, food safety expectations, and operational schedules. This hourly position is onsite in Kent, Washington, and is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at $23.50 per hour. It reports to the Sanitation Team Leader. The technician performs sanitation on processing and packaging equipment, cleans freezers during defrost cycles, and uses approved chemicals and cleaning equipment. The role includes cross-training and rotating through packaging and production tasks, including packaging finished products, conducting line checks, and moving materials and finished goods. The manufacturing environment may have high noise levels and varying temperatures. Physical tasks may involve extended periods on foot, walking, climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, repetitive work, and frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a sanitation, manufacturing, or food production environment.
Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation procedures, and cleaning chemicals.
Willingness to work onsite Wednesday through Sunday.
Willingness to cross-train on the packaging line as needed.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
Effective communication skills and a team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform sanitation on processing and packaging equipment in accordance with food safety standards.
Clean and sanitize freezers during defrost cycles.
Clean equipment, tools, and work areas using approved chemicals, foamers, nozzles, and high-pressure hoses.
Operate scissor lifts or stair rollers to clean elevated equipment and surfaces.
Support packaging operations during production runs, including monitoring automated and manual lines and completing line checks.
Rotate through multiple packaging and production roles throughout the shift.
Package finished products to meet production and quality standards.
Use pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods.
Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support operations.
Document sanitation activities and report concerns to the Sanitation Team Leader.