Sanitation (5590)

Paycom - ATS; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

PTO 120 hours/year

Commuter benefits

Free coffee

Paid training

Career paths to lead/manager

Job summary

Firebrand Artisan Breads in Alameda, CA is seeking a Sanitation Associate to maintain a clean, safe, audit-ready production area. You will clean equipment, surfaces, and facilities, follow SSOPs and SQF plans, and log sanitation activities, working with production, maintenance, and warehouse teams.

We offer employer-sponsored medical coverage, a 401(k), PTO, commuter benefits, and paid training with food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety signage.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards and SDS.
• Strong communication and teamwork with diverse colleagues.
• Must obtain a CA Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, bakery machinery, tools and surfaces.
• Deep clean ovens, mixers, sheeters, slicers and other equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, breakrooms, locker areas, offices and trash areas.
• Safely use and dilute cleaning chemicals with provided PPE.
• Sort and dispose of trash, compost, recycling and hazardous materials properly.
• Follow Cal/OSHA safety standards and chemical storage protocols.
• Complete sanitation logs and upload records and photos via Slack.
• Support audits and inspections (EH, SQF, QA).
• Report safety hazards, broken equipment, or supply needs to the Sanitation Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Following procedures

Safety awareness

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 707 W TOWER AVE SUITE B - ALAMEDA, CA 94501, Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly, Sanitation Associate | Full-Time or Part-Time | Alameda, CA Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience (non-exempt, overtime eligible)

About Firebrand

At Firebrand Artisan Breads, we're united by purpose, driven by service, and dedicated to craft. From our fast-growing wholesale bakery to our vibrant café, we create world-class breads and pastries while building real opportunities for people from all walks of life. Join a team where your work matters.

About the Role

Sanitation Associates keep our bakery clean, safe, and audit-ready. You'll clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, tools, and facilities so that Firebrand meets or exceeds federal, state, and local food safety standards. You'll follow our sanitation procedures, keep accurate cleaning records, and work closely with production, maintenance, and warehouse teams. This role reports to the Sanitation Lead.

What You'll Do

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules following Firebrand's sanitation procedures (SSOPs) and SQF plans
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, bakery machinery, tools, carts, tables, floors, walls, drains, and food contact surfaces
• Deep clean ovens, mixers, sheeters, slicers, and other equipment as scheduled
• Clean restrooms, breakrooms, locker areas, offices, and trash and recycling areas
• Safely use and dilute cleaning chemicals, with training and PPE provided
• Sort and dispose of trash, compost, recycling, and hazardous materials properly
• Follow Cal/OSHA safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and chemical storage
• Complete daily sanitation logs and checklists, and upload logs and photos of finished work through Slack
• Help with audits and inspections (Environmental Health, SQF, internal QA)
• Report safety hazards, broken equipment, and supply needs to the Sanitation Lead right away

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be available for early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

What We Offer

• Employer-sponsored medical coverage through Kaiser Permanente for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan, per plan eligibility
• Paid time off accruing up to 120 hours per year
• Commuter benefits program
• Free coffee or espresso drink every shift, and 25% off café food and bakery items
• Paid training, including food safety certification
• Real paths to Lead and Manager roles; many of our leads were promoted from within

Alameda Baking Co. DBA Firebrand Artisan Breads is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities; to request one, contact People & Culture.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, written procedures, cleaning protocols, and safety signage
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards, and familiarity with cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a diverse team
• Must be available to work early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Must obtain a valid California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire (training cost and time paid by Firebrand)

Preferred (not required)

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehouse sanitation, janitorial services, or similar environments
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical Demands and Work Environment

With or without reasonable accommodation, must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand for long periods and perform repetitive physical tasks (bending, reaching, lifting)
• Work in both cold (walk-in coolers) and warm (baking areas) environments
• Wear required PPE such as gloves, boots, goggles, aprons, and masks