Overnight Sanitation Technician

Cloverdale Foods; Mandan (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Match

Paid Vacation

Massage Reimbursement

Job summary

Cloverdale Foods is seeking a Sanitation Technician to uphold Food Safety and sanitation across the facility. The role requires self-motivation, adherence to SOPs, GMPs, and safety rules, with the ability to work with minimal direction.

You will operate cleaning equipment, document sanitation activities, and follow color-coded protocols in production areas, including dry dock and receiving. Must have a high school diploma and be able to work nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Effective analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Prior sanitation experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and GMP practices.
• Ability to follow strict cleaning protocols.
• Self-motivated and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation and food safety duties across the facility.
• Clean and sanitize multiple production areas including dry dock and receiving.
• Document sanitation activities as required.
• Operate scrubbers, sweepers and cleaning equipment as needed.
• Run gas-powered cleaning gear and exchange cylinders.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents.
• Use color-coded cleaning tools and MSDS safety knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Sanitation experience

Cleaning chemicals

USDA regulations knowledge

GMP knowledge

Cleaning protocols

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for the Food Safety and Sanitation needs of the entire Cloverdale facility. Position requires self-motivation, the ability to perform with little or no direction while following established SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and all Safety related Rules, Regulations, and Company Policies. Sanitation employees may work in adverse environments such as: dusty areas, cold, heat, extremely filthy areas, confined spaces as well as many others. Sanitation employees must be able to follow the direction of the Sanitation Line Lead, Sanitation Foreman, and the Sanitation Supervisor.

Office Environment

1% of the work is conducted in an office setting, involving time spent on communication with team members and stakeholders. Frequent participation in both in-person and virtual meetings, including project updates, and strategy sessions.

Production Environment

99% Regular visits to the production areas will involve exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.

Schedule

10:00 pm to 6:30 am, may need weekends, and holidays based on operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitation for multiple production areas, such as the dry dock and goods in the warehouse receiving area.
• Responsible for documenting sanitation activities, as required.
• Required to run a scrubber and sweeper as necessary.
• Operate Bio-Mist and exchange gas/propane cylinders.
• Operate gas-powered cleaning equipment- power washer, blowers, floor scrubber(s), and other equipment as necessary.
• Learn and follow safety procedures for all equipment and report all incidents regardless of size.
• Use vacuums, brushes, mops, and all cleaning equipment per color coding in the facility.
• Use of chemicals, understanding of MSDS is a must.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work independently without supervision as well as within a team setting.
• Effective analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective oral & written communication skills.
• Prior experience in sanitation is a plus.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Familiarity with USDA regulations and GMP practices.
• Ability to follow strict cleaning protocols.
• Self-motivated.

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements

• Regular visits to production areas will involve exposure to machinery, high noise levels, varying temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, and chemicals.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.
• Must be able to communicate through various channels, including phone, email, face-to-face, and videoconferencing.

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

At Cloverdale Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Cloverdale Foods’ total compensation package include life insurance, medical, dental and vision coverage, pay‑for‑performance merit increases, and 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation, weekly massage reimbursement, and more.

Cloverdale Foods Company offers a competitive compensation package and an excellent benefits program.

Cloverdale Foods Company is an affirmative action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.