
Sanitation Technician - Cleaner (Food Manufacturing facility)
- East Patchogue, NY
- $19.25 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Title: Sanitation Technician (Food Manufacturing facility)
Department: Sanitation
Reports To: Area Lead, Sanitation
Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NYJob Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and safety-minded Sanitation Technician to join our team. Under the direct supervision of the Sanitation Supervisor, the Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and facilities in accordance with established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment is essential to ensure food safety and the consistent delivery of high-quality products to our customers.Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production equipment and areas per company and regulatory standards
- Clean and disinfect production equipment, floors, ceilings, walls, and refrigerated units; operate and maintain rack washers, washer extractors, and dryers
- Properly store and manage cleaning and disinfecting supplies; report contamination risks or suspicious activity to supervisor
- Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment; clean tanks, pipes, and overhead systems using proper methods and tools
- Use pumps and apply cleaning chemicals safely and effectively; ensure chemical rooms are well-maintained and all chemicals are labeled and stored properly
- Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Report any incidents, injuries, near-misses, or unsafe conditions immediately
- Ensure all equipment used is safe and functional; report defects promptly
- Work in compliance with all health and safety legislation and internal policies
- Adhere to food safety and quality standards per SQF and GMP requirements
- Support continuous improvement of food safety programs
- Maintain accurate cleaning records in accordance with SSOPs
Internal Contacts:
- Sanitation Technician Team: Coordinate cleaning responsibilities and ensure consistency
- Quality Assurance Team: Communicate food safety issues and support sanitation verification
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication and observation skills
- Ability to lift 10-100 lbs with co-worker assistance
- Ability to push/pull up to 500 lbs on wheels over short distances
- Flexibility to twist, bend, stoop, and work in physically demanding environments
- Ability to work in varying temperatures (e.g., walk-in coolers)
- Maintain accurate cleaning documentation per SSOPs
- Ensure the chemical room remains orderly, with properly labeled and stored chemicals
- Comply with all GMP, food safety, and quality policies
- Complete all tasks efficiently, safely, and as instructed by supervisors
- Exhibit teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for cleaning and handling supplies
- Exposure to temperature changes, especially in refrigerated areas
- Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and neck movement
- Regular exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals, wet surfaces, and moderate noise
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