Sanitation Associate

Kelly Services; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hicksville, NY seeks a Sanitation Technician for the 3rd shift to ensure production equipment is cleaned to food safety standards. This role involves washing, disassembly, sanitizing, and reassembly of equipment, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The position requires standing all shift, lifting up to 50 pounds, and following SSOPs and GMPs. Pay is $23.00 per hour, with schedule Monday-Thursday nights and weekend coverage as needed; steel-toe shoes are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English or Spanish.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to dismantle and reassemble equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices, PPE requirements, and chemical handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment and piping systems.
• Clean large production kettles, transfer lines, filling equipment, and related machinery according to sanitation procedures.
• Operate power washers and sanitation equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Properly handle sanitation chemicals and follow all dilution and safety requirements.
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes and assist with silo cleaning operations.
• Complete sanitation logs, inspection forms, and required documentation accurately.
• Ensure equipment meets food safety standards and passes Quality Assurance inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with training and supporting other sanitation team members as needed.
• Respond to sanitation-related issues and support production schedules.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Power washers

Job description

Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

? Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour?? Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM?? Saturdays: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (as needed based on business demands)?? Steel-Toe Shoes Required

Position Summary

This is not a janitorial position. The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in food manufacturing by ensuring production equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to meet strict food safety and quality standards.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role that requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with cleaning chemicals, power washers, and specialized equipment. Team members are responsible for disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling production equipment used to transport and process food products.

Key Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment and piping systems.

Clean large production kettles, transfer lines, filling equipment, and related machinery according to sanitation procedures.

Operate power washers and sanitation equipment safely and effectively.

Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Properly handle sanitation chemicals and follow all dilution and safety requirements.

Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes and assist with silo cleaning operations.

Complete sanitation logs, inspection forms, and required documentation accurately.

Ensure equipment meets food safety standards and passes Quality Assurance inspections.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Assist with training and supporting other sanitation team members as needed.

Respond to sanitation-related issues and support production schedules.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English or Spanish.

Mechanical aptitude with the ability to dismantle and reassemble equipment.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and sanitation procedures.

Knowledge of safety practices, PPE requirements, and chemical handling procedures.

Ability to complete paperwork and maintain accurate records.

Basic computer skills are preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and work on your feet for the entire shift.

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to climb, bend, reach, scrub, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

Comfortable working around water, cleaning chemicals, and food processing equipment.

Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy production environments.

Required use of PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and specialized sanitation gear.

What We're Looking For

? Strong work ethic and reliability?? Safety-first mindset?? Attention to detail and commitment to food safety?? Ability to work independently and as part of a team?? Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills?? Willingness to perform physically demanding work

Work Environment

This role requires employees to thoroughly clean large food-processing kettles and product transfer systems. Equipment must be cleaned to exact food safety standards, with all product residue removed before inspection and approval by Quality Assurance. Successful candidates are comfortable performing detailed, hands-on cleaning tasks in a manufacturing environment and take pride in maintaining the highest sanitation standards.

If you're dependable, safety-focused, and don't mind physically demanding work, this is a great opportunity to join a stable food manufacturing team.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.