Sanitation Specialist

Savvyherb; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Savvyherb seeks a Sanitation Associate to clean, stock, and maintain the warehouse facility while ensuring strict sanitation standards. You will perform routine inspections, heavy cleaning tasks, and operate sanitation equipment safely to support ongoing operations.

The role requires knowledge of cleaning chemicals, ability to operate machinery, and compliance with industry regulations including state cannabis commission registration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures is required.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery safely.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and work in varying environments.
• Must register with the state's cannabis commission as an agent and follow industry rules.

Responsibilities

• Clean, stock, and maintain designated building areas in a warehouse.
• Perform routine inspections and document findings.
• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and participate in special sanitation projects.
• Support harvest sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Operate sanitation equipment such as sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners.
• Notify management of deficiencies and stock supply rooms.
• Follow health and safety regulations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Machinery operation

Physical stamina

Regulatory compliance

Cannabis industry knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MSDS knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Job description

• The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleaning, stocking, and maintaining the building, including routine inspections, heavy cleaning tasks, and using sanitation equipment safely.
• Minimum qualifications include knowledge of cleaning chemicals, ability to operate machinery, physical ability to perform demanding tasks (lifting up to 25 lbs, climbing, standing long hours), and compliance with industry regulations including registration with the state’s cannabis commission.
• Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, janitorial or maintenance experience, and familiarity with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• The role involves working in a warehouse environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, heights, changing temperatures, and moderate noise, requiring strong physical endurance and safety awareness.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for cleanliness and upkeep of the building and carrying out sanitation, stocking, and cleaning duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and supply designated building areas, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning ceiling vents and restrooms.
• Perform and document routine inspection activities.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects.
• Support harvest in sanitation of gardens as needed.
• Utilize various machines and sanitation equipment such as sprayers, power mops, steam cleaners, etc.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or repair needs.
• Stock and maintain supply rooms.
• Follow all health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Must be able to operate and maintain heavy equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Comfortable with heights, soil and water, and tight spaces.
• Able to climb, squat, bend, twist, stand for at least 8 hours per day, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in janitorial, custodial, and/or maintenance fields preferred.
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) knowledge preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 25 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to cleaning products/chemicals such as bleach, detergents, abrasives, degreasers, acid cleaners, alkalis, Organic Solvents and Other cleaning agents. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

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