3rd Shift Food Plant Sanitation Technician

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION; Old Fort (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA is seeking a 3rd Shift Sanitation Person (Industrial Cleaner) to perform sanitation and deep cleaning across Production and Entrée Departments. Responsibilities include disassembling, cleaning, and re-assembling equipment, handling chemicals, and maintaining GMP and food safety standards.

Role involves occasional forklift tasks, setting up equipment for the next day's production, and contributing to an audit-ready plant.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year experience in industrial food sanitation.
• 1–2 years experience in sanitation/cleaning.
• Familiarity with industrial-strength cleaners and chemical handling.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically able to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain USDA cleanliness standards.
• Disassemble, scrub, wash, dry, and re-assemble equipment.
• Clean pipes, smokestacks, and ventilation hoods.
• Sanitize and reassemble equipment across plant areas.
• Occasionally operate forklift or electric pallet jack.
• Set up equipment for next day’s production run.
• Learn line flows and production of products in the plant.
• Clean machinery and work areas; perform chemical handling with PPE.
• Follow Master Sanitation Schedule and audit readiness requirements.
• Remove trash and debris; maintain hygiene and housekeeping.
• Adhere to GMPs, food safety, and quality policies.
• Follow safety practices including Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Hanover Foods Corporation in Centre Hall, PA is seeking a 3rd Shift Sanitation Person (Industrial Cleaner) to perform sanitation and deep cleaning across Production and Entrée Departments. Responsibilities include disassembling, cleaning, and re-assembling equipment, handling chemicals, and maintaining GMP and food safety standards.

Role involves occasional forklift tasks, setting up equipment for the next day's production, and contributing to an audit-ready plant.