Day-Shift Food Sanitation Technician

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Sanitation Technician (Days) for the Grand Forks GF facility. This role focuses on maintaining sanitary conditions on food surfaces and equipment, following SOPs, and supporting overall food safety.

You will perform routine cleaning, manage chemical logs, and participate in safety training. The position requires standing on concrete, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and working in extreme environments with PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Must be able to understand and apply basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: noise, hot, cold, wet and slick floors.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE (full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles—depending on location).
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands (turn valves, use high pressure hoses, carry buckets filled with water and chemicals).
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push / pull force needed to push / pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs. using a rolling device.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters, at heights and climb stairs and ladders

Responsibilities

• Keeps food surfaces and processing equipment and assigned work area in a sanitary condition.
• Follows safe work practices and procedures (including SOPs) and policies to prevent injuries.
• Records chemical usage on the Chemical Log.
• Transports chemicals by hand cart to and from the chemical room safely and efficiently.
• Performs cleaning duties on a regular basis.
• Conducts periodic testing and documentation of foaming and sanitizing solution in the central foaming tank.
• Assists with training to ensure proper sanitation practices.
• Maintains OSHA forklift truck certificates.
• Participates in training activities to improve position-related skills.
• Complies with company policies.
• Interacts with team members and support groups in a collaborative manner to meet operational goals.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a Sanitation Technician (Days) for the Grand Forks GF facility. This role focuses on maintaining sanitary conditions on food surfaces and equipment, following SOPs, and supporting overall food safety.

You will perform routine cleaning, manage chemical logs, and participate in safety training. The position requires standing on concrete, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and working in extreme environments with PPE as needed.