Sanitation Technician

Shamrock Foods • Verona, VA

10d

About The Position

The Sanitation Technician cleans and sanitizes production and warehouse equipment and facilities to establish a clean environment for producing and packaging quality products. The role ensures equipment and facilities are sanitized in accordance with food manufacturing regulations and government sanitation requirements.

The technician follows safe work practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints. The role also includes performing equipment and facility checks, maintaining sanitation records and supplies, and completing sanitary equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous industrial cleaning experience.
• Ability to stand for 90% of the work time, with frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate as needed to complete duties, and to read and write.
• Ability to read, write, and understand policies, guidelines, specifications, and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility to meet department demands, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to frequently reach up to 31–77 inches.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize filling equipment, tanks, lines, and other processing equipment using cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Clean and sanitize walls, ceilings, and floors using cleaning chemicals and sanitizers as directed or required.
• Follow sanitation and quality policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, and report deficiencies.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform and document start-up, safety, quality, production, and equipment checks throughout the workday.
• Perform sanitary equipment maintenance according to the preventive maintenance schedule or as directed by the supervisor.
• Restock and replenish supplies as appropriate and maintain sanitation logs.
• Follow applicable GMPs for the assigned area.
• Maintain and use appropriate PPE.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with the company paying the majority of the cost.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.
• Continued education.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED