CIP Sanitation Technician — 2nd Shift, Food Facility

GSF; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking a Sanitor for the Conyers, GA facility. The role cleans and sanitizes equipment and production areas, ensures food safety, and supports audits. Experience with CIP systems and compliance to FDA, cGMPs, and SSOPs is essential.

Must be able to read SOPs and safety procedures and lift up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include operating CIP, documenting parameters, performing pre/post CIP inspections, and maintaining sanitation logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years sanitation experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with CIP systems strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, SSOPs, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation per Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Operate and monitor CIP systems, ensuring correct chemical concentrations, temperatures, flow rates, and cycle times.
• Safely mix and apply chemicals following SDS and manufacturer guidelines.
• Disassemble/reassemble equipment for COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) where required.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify cleanliness prior to production startup.
• Clean drains, floors, walls, ceilings, and overhead structures to control contamination risks.
• Support allergen changeover cleaning and validation.
• Maintain sanitation logs, CIP records, and verification documentation.
• Identify and report sanitation deficiencies, equipment issues, or food safety risks.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team communication

Confined spaces entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wilden Pumps

PD pumps

Portable foamers

Scissor lift

Confined space entry

Job description

Golden State Foods is seeking a Sanitor for the Conyers, GA facility. The role cleans and sanitizes equipment and production areas, ensures food safety, and supports audits. Experience with CIP systems and compliance to FDA, cGMPs, and SSOPs is essential.

Must be able to read SOPs and safety procedures and lift up to 50 lbs. Responsibilities include operating CIP, documenting parameters, performing pre/post CIP inspections, and maintaining sanitation logs.