Food Safety & Sanitation Technician II

King's Hawaiian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Food Safety Technician 2 to support sanitation and GMP-compliant programs in a busy food manufacturing facility. You will clean production equipment and facilities, follow SSOPs, and help maintain a hygienic, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing, and working knowledge of GMP and SQF.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional training related to food safety or sanitation preferred.
• At least 1 year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing sanitation or food production required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and deep sanitation of food processing equipment and surrounding production areas following established SSOPs and GMP requirements to maintain a hygienic food manufacturing environment.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble bakery production equipment including dough dividers, mixers, conveyor systems, and dough transfer pumps according to approved sanitation procedures.
• Clean and maintain facility areas including production floors, aisles, offices, laboratories, breakrooms, and restrooms using approved cleaning chemicals and sanitation methods.
• Maintain employee hygiene stations by cleaning and disinfecting hand wash stations and ensuring sanitation supplies are stocked and functional.
• Inspect sanitation work for completeness prior to supervisor verification and ensure all assigned areas meet internal sanitation and food safety standards.
• Report equipment issues, sanitation concerns, or potential food safety risks to the Food Safety Foreman, Supervisor, or Quality Assurance team promptly.
• Follow all workplace safety policies including proper use of PPE, chemical handling procedures, and hazard reporting requirements.
• Support SQF and food safety programs by adhering to sanitation procedures, participating in training, and maintaining awareness of contamination risks within the facility.
• Assist with waste disposal, chemical management, and sanitation supply handling to support environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Skills

Sanitation experience

GMP knowledge

SQF knowledge

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance, CA is seeking a Food Safety Technician 2 to support sanitation and GMP-compliant programs in a busy food manufacturing facility. You will clean production equipment and facilities, follow SSOPs, and help maintain a hygienic, safe work environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing, and working knowledge of GMP and SQF.