Sanitation Associate

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a Sanitation Associate to uphold cleanliness across facilities and equipment, ensuring product quality and process integrity. You will work closely with operations to implement sanitation solutions and maintain strict adherence to SSOPs and GMP standards.

The role requires 1+ years in janitorial or sanitation, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in wet, cold environments while lifting up to 50 pounds. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of janitorial or sanitation experience, preferably in food processing.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Ability to work on your feet, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds in wet/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, and drains; maintain organized workspace.
• Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize processing machinery and conveyors per SSOPs.
• Safely dilute and apply cleaning chemicals and sanitizers according to safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure a clean environment and product quality.
• Sign sanitation logs; ensure GMP, HACCP, and health requirements.
• Report contamination or safety hazards to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Sanitation Associate functions as a vital member of the operations team at Fortune Fish & Gourmet. The primary responsibility of this position is to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within Fortune's facilities and equipment, thereby ensuring product quality and maintaining process integrity. This objective is accomplished through effective collaboration with operations personnel to develop and implement appropriate sanitation solutions for the organization.

The Sanitation Associate functions as a vital member of the operations team at Fortune Fish & Gourmet. The primary responsibility of this position is to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within Fortune's facilities and equipment, thereby ensuring product quality and maintaining process integrity. This objective is accomplished through effective collaboration with operations personnel to develop and implement appropriate sanitation solutions for the organization.

Description

• Facility Cleaning: Clean floors, walls, and drains. Remove waste, sort recycling, and maintain a highly organized workspace.
• Equipment Washdown: Disassemble, scrub, and sanitize complex seafood processing machinery, tables, and conveyor belts according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Chemical Handling: Safely dilute and apply heavy-duty cleaning chemicals and sanitizers, ensuring appropriate ratios and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Works closely with operations to ensure a clean environment and quality product.
• Follows company policies to ensure food safety and quality. Works to maintain and improve the sanitation process at Fortune.
• Monitor and report any potential contamination issues to the Supervisor immediately.
• Compliance & Documentation: Sign off on sanitation logs and ensure the facility meets Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and local health regulatory requirements.
• Keeps the supply closet room orderly and clean.
• Hazard Reporting: Immediately alert supervisor or Quality Control to any potential contamination, pest issues, or safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Fortune employees.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 1 plus years of experience in janitorial work or sanitation, preferably within a food processing, meat, or seafood environment.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrated desire to work in an exciting and fast-paced environment. Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to work on your feet for extended periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. Comfort working in wet, cold, or freezing environments is required.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.