Food Safety Sanitation Technician

Leclercfoods; Kingsport (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc Foods USA, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Worker for our Kingsport site. The role focuses on sanitizing production equipment and facilities per company procedures, with basic understanding of equipment and chemicals.

You will work in a team-oriented environment, follow safety guidelines, and complete daily sanitation documentation. The position requires ability to lift, stand for long periods, and adapt to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong physical endurance.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to follow health, safety, hygiene and sanitation guidelines and organize workload.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize/clean the facility and production equipment according to company procedures.
• Follow GMP guidelines and safety practices; use PPE and chemical handling.
• Read and follow chemical usage instructions and cleaning specifications.
• Disassemble and reassemble production equipment for cleaning; CIP where applicable.
• Complete sanitation daily documentation and maintain checks.
• Work alone or in a team; communicate sanitation concerns to supervisor.
• Create and maintain guides relative to production operations.

Skills

Physical endurance

Teamwork

GMP knowledge

Reading & following guidelines

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Flexibility with hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leclerc Foods USA, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Worker for our Kingsport site. The role focuses on sanitizing production equipment and facilities per company procedures, with basic understanding of equipment and chemicals.

You will work in a team-oriented environment, follow safety guidelines, and complete daily sanitation documentation. The position requires ability to lift, stand for long periods, and adapt to overtime as needed.