Food-Grade Sanitation Technician (1st Shift)

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Wellness program

Job summary

Pennsylvania Ag Connection in Hanover, PA is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment on the 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tue-Sat). Starting pay is $20.45 per hour.

You will perform sanitation tasks, operate cleaning equipment, follow GMPs and safety procedures, and support continuous improvement and allergen control initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow sanitation and food safety procedures.
• Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and sanitation tools.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals following SDS instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant cleaning and sanitation activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintain general housekeeping and cleanliness throughout all areas of the facility.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment, including power washers, foam applicators, steamers, powered lifts, scissor lifts, automatic compactors, motors, and other sanitation equipment.
• Safely operate floor jacks, trash compactors, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and related equipment.
• Follow safe lifting, carrying, and material handling procedures while identifying and reporting defective equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment, including pumps, bucket elevators, slurry systems, filters, and production machinery.
• Perform sanitation duties independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high productivity and quality standards.
• Learn and execute Allergen Elimination Procedures to support food safety requirements.
• Follow all GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety standards.
• Properly utilize and maintain required PPE in accordance with OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Participate in safety training, team development programs, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safely handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Assist with spill containment and cleanup activities as needed.
• Monitor and report pest activity to support pest control programs.
• Remove product debris and waste materials from production areas.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) procedures and training requirements.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Collect recyclable materials and load them into designated trailers.
• Mix and handle chemical concentrates safely and accurately.
• Enter chemical-related information into Excel or other systems when required.
• Assist in the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and support overtime requirements when necessary.

Skills

Safety awareness

Cleaning equipment operation

Independent work

Chemical handling

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pennsylvania Ag Connection in Hanover, PA is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment on the 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Tue-Sat). Starting pay is $20.45 per hour.

You will perform sanitation tasks, operate cleaning equipment, follow GMPs and safety procedures, and support continuous improvement and allergen control initiatives.