Food Safety Sanitation Technician (Early Shift)

Piedmont Candy Holdings, Inc.; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverageAfter

Paid Time Off

Christmas time off

Onsite medical care

Professional development and growth

Stable manufacturing environment

Team-focused safety culture

Job summary

Piedmont Candy is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician in Lexington, NC to keep our production areas clean and compliant with GMP. You will sanitize equipment, floors, and conveyors and support deep cleaning projects.

Shifts start around 4 am, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO, onsite medical care, and opportunities for growth in a stable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous sanitation, janitorial, industrial cleaning, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and stay productive
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing production areas and equipment
• Removing candy/product buildup from floors, conveyors, and workspaces
• Supporting deep cleaning projects and facility sanitation initiatives
• Maintaining food safety and GMP standards
• Safely handling sanitation tools, PPE, and cleaning chemicals
• Identifying and reporting safety or maintenance concerns
• Partnering with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Fast-paced environment

Safety-conscious

Job description

Piedmont Candy is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician in Lexington, NC to keep our production areas clean and compliant with GMP. You will sanitize equipment, floors, and conveyors and support deep cleaning projects.

Shifts start around 4 am, Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO, onsite medical care, and opportunities for growth in a stable manufacturing environment.