Sanitation Maintenance Associate

Ecowize USA; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Ecowize North America is hiring a Sanitation Maintenance Associate to keep production floors, equipment, and facilities clean, safe, and audit-ready. This full-time role reports to a Site Manager and involves heavy-duty cleaning, operating power cleaning equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.

You will handle waste management, chemical handling, and routine maintenance, with opportunities for overtime. Join a mission-driven team focused on food safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications & Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; strong safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing of production floors, walls, ceilings, drains, coolers, and processing machinery.
• Safely operate commercial power cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, buffers, steamers, and trash compactors.
• Safely collect, sort, and dispose of garbage, recyclables, and hazardous or organic waste in compliance with procedures.
• Accurately mix and apply industrial cleaning agents, disinfectants, and EPA-approved sanitizers following SDS and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic plant upkeep like changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, replacing air filters, and addressing minor repairs.
• Inspect areas for safety hazards, adhere to health codes, and complete cleaning logs for audit readiness.
• Maintain open communication with teammates and supervisors to support operations.

Job description

About this position

Why Ecowize?

At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

Your Role: Sanitation Maintenance Associate

As a Sanitation Maintenance Associate, you will play a vital role in keeping our facilities, processing equipment, and plant infrastructure clean, safe, and fully compliant with health and safety regulations.

In this role, you will perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing, operate industrial equipment, manage waste systems, and handle minor facility maintenance. You’ll work as part of an active team using specialized machinery and cleaning agents, ensuring that our plant environments operate smoothly and pass rigorous food safety and safety audits. You’ll report to a Site Manager and work alongside fellow team members to deliver a safe, fully operational, and spotless facility every shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility & Equipment Cleaning: Perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing of production floors, walls, ceilings, drains, coolers, and processing machinery.
• Machinery Operation: Safely operate commercial power cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, buffers, steamers, and trash compactors.
• Waste Management: Safely collect, sort, and dispose of garbage, recyclables, and hazardous or organic waste materials in compliance with facility procedures.
• Chemical Handling: Accurately mix and apply industrial cleaning agents, disinfectants, and EPA-approved sanitizers following OSHA, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and company safety guidelines.
• Minor Facility Maintenance & Upkeep: Perform basic plant upkeep, such as changing light bulbs, unclogging drains, replacing air filters, and addressing minor hardware repairs.
• Safety & Audit Compliance: Inspect plant areas for safety hazards, adhere to strict health codes, and complete cleaning logs to ensure audit readiness.
• Team Collaboration: Maintain open communication with teammates and supervisors, supporting additional operational duties as needed.

What Success Looks Like: Core Competencies

We’re looking for team members who:

• Collaborate: Work well with teammates, support others, and share credit for successes.
• Focus on the Customer: Deliver consistent, high-quality work that earns client trust and satisfaction.
• Be Resilient: Stay confident under pressure, bounce back from challenges, and maintain a positive outlook.
• Adapt to Situations: Adjust to changing tasks, environments, and priorities on the job.

Our Values in Action

• Partnership: You work together with teammates, clients, and supervisors to get the job done right.
• Excellence: You take pride in your work, follow procedures, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Integrity: You do the right thing — even when no one is watching. You’re dependable, honest, and accountable.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Attitude & Dependability: A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, quality, and a positive attitude.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; comprehensive on-the-job training is provided.
• Experience: Prior experience in industrial cleaning, facility maintenance, machine operation, or food plant sanitation is a plus, but entry-level candidates with strong physical stamina and mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Chemical Knowledge: Basic understanding of chemical handling protocols, product labeling, SDS guidelines, and the safe use of disinfectants and sanitizers.
• Bonus Qualifications: Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) or prior experience operating floor scrubbers and pressure washers are a plus.

Essential Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting & Carrying: Must possess high physical stamina and be able to routinely lift, push, pull, and carry heavy weights (ranging from 35 up to 100 lbs) independently or with assistance (e.g., trash bins, chemical containers, and machinery components).
• Constant Physical Activity: Position requires continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and operating heavy power equipment for extended shifts.
• Manual Dexterity & Grip Strength: Must possess fine motor skills, wrist flexibility, and grip strength necessary to operate commercial power washers, floor scrubbers, hand tools, and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Environmental Exposure: Continuous work in industrial food manufacturing environments with extreme temperature variances—including wet, humid, hot, and cold/freezing areas.
• Sensory & Safety Requirements: Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed boots, safety goggles, face shields, hearing protection, and respirators. Must tolerate loud noise levels and exposure to industrial cleaning fumes/chemicals.
• Sensory Acuity: Requires visual acuity to inspect facilities, verify surface cleanliness, read SDS labels, and safely operate heavy motorized cleaning equipment.
• Scheduling Demands: Full-time availability; must be able to work flexible shifts, overnight schedules, weekends, and holidays as required by plant operational needs.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Full-time; shifts may include overnight, weekend, and holiday schedules based on plant operations
• Environment: Industrial plants and food manufacturing environments (hot, cold, wet, and noisy conditions)
• Reporting To: Site Manager
• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Opportunities for overtime pay
• Career growth and promotion opportunities

Your Future Starts Here

At Ecowize, we believe everyone deserves a future they can count on. Many of our leaders started on the floor, and we’re proud to offer pathways for career growth. Whether you want a reliable paycheck, new skills, or a long-term career, Ecowize gives you the training, support, and opportunities to succeed.