Sanitation Associate

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. is seeking a Sanitation Associate in Atlanta to maintain a safe, compliant facility and support uninterrupted operations.

You will perform daily sanitation on equipment, floors, and surfaces, follow SOPs, and document activities in real time to support food safety and audit readiness.

This role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and commitment to high quality in sanitation tasks.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and training.
• Willingness to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation procedures for production equipment, workspaces, and common areas in accordance with established SOPs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, floors, walls, drains, and production surfaces using approved chemicals and tools.
• Safely handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals following all safety guidelines and training.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for thorough cleaning.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in real time to support food safety, quality, and audit readiness.
• Identify and escalation sanitation, safety, or equipment concerns to leadership proactively—see something, say something.
• Maintain compliance with all GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accountability

Teamwork & communication

Safety-minded

Job description

Position Summary

The Sanitation Associate plays a mission-critical role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and production-ready facility. This role is responsible for executing daily sanitation activities that protect product quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and support uninterrupted operations. Simply put: no sanitation, no production—this role directly impacts our ability to deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation procedures for production equipment, workspaces, and common areas in accordance with established SOPs.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, floors, walls, drains, and production surfaces using approved chemicals and tools.
• Safely handle, mix, and apply cleaning chemicals following all safety guidelines and training.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for thorough cleaning.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in real time to support food safety, quality, and audit readiness.
• Identify and escalation sanitation, safety, or equipment concerns to leadership proactively—see something, say something.
• Maintain compliance with all GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve sanitation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing the job the right way, every time.
• Accountability-driven mindset—you own your work and your impact.
• Team-oriented with clear communication skills.
• Safety-first mentality with the ability to work independently once trained.

Why This Role Matters

This position is a foundational pillar of our operation. Sanitation Associates protect our people, our products, and our brand. If you take pride in high standards, value consistency, and want to be part of a team that holds the line on quality and safety, this role delivers real impact.