Sanitation Team Member

WorkWave Staff; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkWave Staff in Westfield, United States, is seeking a Sanitation Team Member to ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary production environment. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and areas while adhering to food safety standards.

Qualifications include the ability to work in various conditions and lift up to 50 pounds; previous experience is preferred but training will be provided. The work schedule primarily includes night shifts, Monday to Friday, with variable start times.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in wet, cold or humid environments and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and facility areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness.
• Maintain accurate sanitation logs and documentation.
• Report any issues to the supervisor immediately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Westfield, United States | Posted on 06/09/2026

The Sanitation Team Member is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary production environment to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company quality standards. This role plays a key part in preventing contamination and ensuring all equipment, surfaces, and work areas meet cleanliness and hygiene requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and facility areas in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Handle and properly use cleaning chemicals and sanitation solutions safely and effectively.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness before production restarts.
• Maintain accurate sanitation logs, checklists, and other required documentation.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and all company safety and food safety policies.
• Report any equipment issues, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor immediately.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to ensure sanitation activities are completed efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
• Ability to work in wet, cold or humid environments and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.

Work Schedule

• Hours and schedule may vary depending on production needs. Start time can vary anytime between 6pm-8pm and shifts are typically about 8-10 hours past the start time. At this time Monday-Friday.