Food-Grade Sanitation Technician

Piedmont Candy Company; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production area in our North Carolina facility.

You will contribute to food safety, GMP compliance, and overall operational success while supporting production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes reliability, activity, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous sanitation or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment.
• Remove candy/product buildup from floors, conveyors, and workspaces.
• Support deep cleaning projects and sanitation initiatives.
• Maintain food safety and GMP standards.
• Safely handle sanitation tools, PPE, and cleaning chemicals.
• Identify and report safety or maintenance concerns; partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Industrial cleaning

Physical stamina

Tools

PPE usage

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production area in our North Carolina facility.

You will contribute to food safety, GMP compliance, and overall operational success while supporting production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes reliability, activity, and adherence to safety standards.