Food Plant Sanitation Technician

Jacksons Food Stores; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

401k Match

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Store Discounts

Fuel Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarships & Aid

On Demand Pay

Referral Bonus

Performance Bonuses

Merit Increases

Job summary

Capitol Kitchen is seeking a sanitation specialist to maintain cleanliness in the processing area, following the Master Sanitation Program. You will use industrial chemicals safely to clean walls, floors, and equipment, remove debris, and support plant safety and GMP compliance.

This full-time role requires the ability to work independently, read and follow detailed instructions, and lift up to 50 lbs, with benefits including paid time off, holidays, 401k matching, health plans, and annual

Qualifications

• Sanitation experience in warehouse, kitchen, or plant is a plus.
• Ability to use industrial-strength chemicals.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate safety procedures.
• Ability to push or pull heavy equipment.
• Demonstrate GMP compliance and safe work habits.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good oral and written instructions comprehension.
• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleaning and sanitation following the Master Sanitation Program.
• Utilize chemicals and cleaning agents to clean processing area walls, floors, and equipment.
• Use refuse and sanitation tools safely and properly.
• Remove debris from the processing area.
• Communicate chemical supply levels to management.
• Maintain plant safety and sanitation equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide back-up support for other duties as needed.
• Operate electric pallet jack and scissor lift when certified.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Safety procedures

Heavy equipment handling

Fast-paced environment

Instruction following

Effective communication

English fluency

Bilingual (plus)

Lift 50 lbs

Basic math

Data interpretation

Tools

Electric pallet jack operator

Scissor lift operator

Job description

Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 an hour + bonuses.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Benefits/Perks:

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (15% off purchases, $.20 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to $1,300 a year in performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleaning and sanitation following the company Master Sanitation Program.
• Utilize chemicals and cleaning agents to clean and sanitize processing area walls, floors, and equipment.
• Utilize refuse and sanitation tools properly and safely.
• Removal of debris from the processing area.
• Communicate chemicals supply levels to management.
• Maintain plant safety.
• Clean and maintain sanitation equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide back-up support for other duties as needed.
• Become certified as an electric pallet jack operator and scissor lift operator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Sanitation experience in warehouse, kitchen, or plant a plus.
• Ability to use industrial-strength chemicals.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate safety procedures.
• Ability to push or pull heavy equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Bilingual a plus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic math skills
• Data interpretation skills

Working Conditions:

This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet sanitation standards. The position will require general physical movements such as frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, fumes / chemical / odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals.

About Capitol:

At Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will ensure applicants and employees are given equal opportunities in employment and contracting activities regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.