Entry-Level Sanitation Associate | Fast-Paced Food Warehouse

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Sanitor I in New York to maintain facility cleanliness across warehouse and production areas. This entry-level position supports food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency by performing cleaning duties in line with company procedures and safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including sanitation of equipment, logs, and documentation, and

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation, warehouse, janitorial, or food production preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn sanitation procedures and chemical handling.
• Physical requirements to stand, lift, and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, racks, docks, and operational work areas.
• Follow established sanitation schedules, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.
• Safely handle, mix, and prepare cleaning chemicals according to company procedures and safety standards.
• Operate approved sanitation equipment including scrubbers, power washers, hoses, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Maintain sanitation logs, cleaning checklists, and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Remove trash, debris, spills, and other waste materials to maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory sanitation requirements.
• Inspect work areas to identify sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure cleaning tools, equipment, and sanitation supplies are properly stored and maintained.
• Utilize required PPE and follow all workplace safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with facility preparation for audits, inspections, and operational readiness.
• Work collaboratively with operations, quality, and warehouse teams to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform additional sanitation and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience or exposure

Fast-paced environment

Written and verbal instructions

Chemical handling basics

Teamwork and communication

Job description

Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Sanitor I in New York to maintain facility cleanliness across warehouse and production areas. This entry-level position supports food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency by performing cleaning duties in line with company procedures and safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including sanitation of equipment, logs, and documentation, and