Overnight Sanitor I

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee discounts

Commuter Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Sanitor I to maintain facility cleanliness across warehouse and operations. You will support food safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance by performing cleaning and sanitation per company procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, consistency, and safe work in a fast-paced setting, coordinating with operations and quality teams to uphold high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation or janitorial roles is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn sanitation procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, racks, docks, and operational areas.
• Follow sanitation schedules, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.
• Safely handle, mix, and prepare cleaning chemicals per procedures and safety standards.
• Operate sanitation equipment such as scrubbers, power washers, hoses, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Maintain sanitation logs and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Remove trash, debris, spills, and other waste to keep the facility clean and organized.
• Support GMP, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory sanitation compliance.
• Inspect areas and report sanitation or safety concerns to leadership.
• Ensure tools and supplies are stored properly and in good condition.
• Use PPE and follow workplace safety guidelines.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and operational readiness preparations.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and warehouse teams to uphold sanitation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Instruction following

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Summary

The Sanitor I is an entry-level sanitation role responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout warehouse and operational areas. This position supports food safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance by performing cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety guidelines.

Brief Description

The Sanitor I is an entry-level sanitation role responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout warehouse and operational areas. This position supports food safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance by performing cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety guidelines. The role requires attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced operational environment.

Position Summary

The Sanitor I is an entry-level sanitation role responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout warehouse and operational areas. This position supports food safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance by performing cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety guidelines.

The role requires attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, racks, docks, and operational work areas.
• Follow established sanitation schedules, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.
• Safely handle, mix, and prepare cleaning chemicals according to company procedures and safety standards.
• Operate approved sanitation equipment including scrubbers, power washers, hoses, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Maintain sanitation logs, cleaning checklists, and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Remove trash, debris, spills, and other waste materials to maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory sanitation requirements.
• Inspect work areas to identify sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure cleaning tools, equipment, and sanitation supplies are properly stored and maintained.
• Utilize required PPE and follow all workplace safety procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with facility preparation for audits, inspections, and operational readiness.
• Work collaboratively with operations, quality, and warehouse teams to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform additional sanitation and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior sanitation, warehouse, janitorial, or food production experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and food safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move cleaning equipment, supplies, and materials within company established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, wet, humid, or varying temperature environments.
• Ability to safely use sanitation equipment and cleaning chemicals as trained.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position operates within warehouse, production, and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, and fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

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