Sanitation Operator II

AgReserves, Inc.; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

River Point Farms is seeking a Sanitation Operator II to join our onion processing plant team. The role focuses on advanced cleaning, breakdowns, allergen control, and verification activities with limited supervision.

You will train Sanitation I staff and help ensure compliance with food safety standards. Responsibilities include equipment disassembly and reassembly, allergen handling, chemical safety, and maintaining sanitation records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of safety programs and hazard controls.
• Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, food safety principles, and GMPs.
• Ability to read SDS, SOPs, and sanitation documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced sanitation of production equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly.
• Execute sanitation tasks involving allergens, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and specialized equipment, following safety requirements.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through appropriate verification methods and required documentation.
• Properly mix, use, handle, and store sanitation chemicals according to SDS and company procedures.
• Support the Sanitation Lead by assisting with task coordination, equipment readiness, and troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor other sanitation employees on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, PPE, and proper documentation.
• Identify and report opportunities for sanitation, safety, or efficiency improvements.
• Communicate equipment issues and sanitation concerns to maintenance and quality teams.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, logs, and checklists.
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices, teamwork, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Aerial lift certification

Job description

River Point Farms is seeking reliable Sanitation Operatorsto join our onion processing plant team!

Summary:

Sanitation Operator II is an experienced sanitation role responsible for advanced cleaning and sanitation tasks, including equipment breakdown, allergen control, and verification activities. This role works with limited supervision, supports training of Sanitation I team members, and helps ensure consistent compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced sanitation of production equipment, including disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly.
• Execute sanitation tasks involving allergens, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and specialized equipment, following safety requirements.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness through appropriate verification methods and required documentation.
• Properly mix, use, handle, and store sanitation chemicals according to SDS and company procedures.
• Support the Sanitation Lead by assisting with task coordination, equipment readiness, and troubleshooting.
• Train and mentor other sanitation employees on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, PPE, and proper documentation.
• Identify and report opportunities for sanitation, safety, or efficiency improvements.
• Communicate equipment issues and sanitation concerns to maintenance and quality teams.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, logs, and checklists.
• Serve as a role model for safe work practices, teamwork, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of safety programs and hazard controls appropriate to work environment.
• Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift certification or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, food safety principles, and GMPs.
• Ability to read and understand SDS, SOPs, and sanitation documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Working conditions:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly lift, carry, push, and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raw materials, finished products, tools, or equipment.
• Perform work that involves prolonged standing and walking, with occasional sitting depending on task requirements.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, conveyors, controls, and other processing equipment.
• Occasionally position self to access equipment, materials, or work areas, including reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling.
• Communicate clearly to follow instructions and report problems or safety concerns.
• Have adequate vision to safely perform job duties, including near and distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is performed primarily in a plant environment, with occasional exposure to office settings as job duties require.
• The role involves frequent interaction with moving mechanical components, including conveyors, processing equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Employees may regularly encounter wet or slippery surfaces, dust, and fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold conditions typical of agricultural processing facilities.
• Occasional work at heights or in confined or elevated locations may be required, with potential exposure to electrical or mechanical hazards.
• Periodic exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals used in processing, cleaning, or maintenance activities.
• Noise levels are often high and may require the use of hearing protection.
• Work hours may vary based on and may include day, night, weekend, holiday, or extended shifts to support continuous operations.
• Travel by vehicle may be required for other company facilities, suppliers, or operational sites.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, hearing protection, and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Employees are required to wear designated PPE when tasks or work areas require it; compliance with PPE requirements is mandatory.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.