Night-Shift Sanitation Technician - Food Plant

Colonial Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Freshpet is hiring a Sanitation Operator for the night shift at our Bethlehem, PA facility. The role focuses on disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and minimizing waste along the assembly line to ensure safe, compliant food production.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience (sanitation preferred), and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The job involves 12-hour shifts in a cold, wet environment and adherence to SOPs/SSOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule.
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas.
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage.
• Work with the QA department on Pre-Op inspections.
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production.
• Remove waste and debris.
• Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program.
• Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment.
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs.
• Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees.
• Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process.
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40°F).
• Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SOPs/SSOPs adherence

Procedural reading & execution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Freshpet is hiring a Sanitation Operator for the night shift at our Bethlehem, PA facility. The role focuses on disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing equipment, and minimizing waste along the assembly line to ensure safe, compliant food production.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience (sanitation preferred), and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The job involves 12-hour shifts in a cold, wet environment and adherence to SOPs/SSOPs.