Food Safety Technician

Actalent; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness and food safety standards at their Humboldt, TN facility. This critical role involves thorough cleaning processes, compliance with safety regulations, and requires attention to detail and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will work the third shift in a fast-paced environment ensuring operational excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with sanitation processes, cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment.
• Ability to disassemble/reassemble equipment safely.
• Understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and facilities.
• Accurately mix and use cleaning chemicals following safety guidelines.
• Support cross-functional teams during pre-operational inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to join our third shift team at our Humboldt, TN facility. This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our production environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently during overnight hours.

Job Title: Sanitation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to join our third shift team at our Humboldt, TN facility. This role is critical in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our production environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently during overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, floors, walls, and other facility areas in accordance with company and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF).
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning as required.
• Operate sanitation equipment such as pressure washers, foamers, and chemical dispensers.
• Accurately mix and use cleaning chemicals following safety guidelines and SDS documentation.
• Complete sanitation logs and documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external audits.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space protocols.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding sanitation issues or equipment concerns.
• Support cross-functional teams during pre-operational inspections and audits.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with sanitation processes including cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment and facilities.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning and maintenance.
• Understanding and application of HACCP, GMPs, and food safety protocols, including Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems.
• Competence in handling and mixing cleaning chemicals safely and in compliance with OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Capability to maintain sanitation logs and inspection records to support audits and regulatory compliance.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring such as pathogen swabbing and allergen control.
• Experience with label/package verification and foreign material control.
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and FSMA standards.
• Familiarity with certifications such as SQF, BRC, GFSI, and AIB.
• Experience in food science, GMP, cleaning, laboratory, quality assurance, chemical handling, manufacturing environment, and food safety.
• Physical readiness for lifting, standing, and working in cold/wet environments.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Bilingual skills are optional but valuable.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment involves working overnight hours on the third shift, ensuring cleanliness and food safety in a production setting. The role requires physical readiness for lifting, standing, and working in cold/wet environments. You will utilize technologies such as sweepers, scrubbers, pressure washers, and chemical agents in adherence to company standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Humboldt,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

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