Sanitation Tech

ayrwellness; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

AYR Wellness in Ocala, FL is seeking a Sanitation Tech to maintain clean, safe, and compliant facilities. You will perform heavy cleaning, operate floor scrubbing gear, and support GMP-driven quality by ensuring sanitary conditions.

This role requires initiative, reliability, and the ability to work with production teams; strong observation and auditing skills are essential to protect product safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of experience in sanitation or related field.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.
• Ability to work without full supervision.
• Strong follow-up and tracking skills.
• Independent worker able to plan and prioritize workflow.
• Must be self‑starter and responsible.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and complete sanitation functions following environmental procedures.
• Follow SOPs related to sanitation.
• Maintain a sanitary, attractive and orderly environment.
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Perform daily concentration checks on cleaning chemicals.
• Perform daily hygiene checks.
• Consult with management/production on sanitation issues and propose improvements.
• Ensure cleaning activities do not contaminate products.
• Follow proper waste removal practices.
• Use dedicated cleaning tools in appropriate locations.
• Adhere to safety and GMP policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Self-starter

Teamwork

Time management

Responsible and self-managed

Follow-up and tracking

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Floor scrubbing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The responsibility of the Sanitation Tech will be to keep buildings in a clean and orderly condition. The Sanitation Tech will perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, washing walls and ceilings, cleaning, dusting, and removing trash. This position will work closely with the quality department in maintaining a sanitary environment for product safety. This position may be responsible for operating forklifts and floor scrubbing equipment. Requires excellent observation and auditing skills as well as a good understanding of GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and complete sanitation functions ensuring that environmental procedures are being followed
• Follow SOPs related to sanitation
• Maintain an environment that is sanitary, attractive and orderly
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Perform daily concentration checks on cleaning chemicals
• Perform daily hygiene checks
• Confer with management and production personnel on sanitation problems and recommend changes in equipment or work practices to improve sanitation standards
• Ensure that cleaning activities do not pose contamination risk to the products
• Follow proper waste removal practices
• Ensure that dedicated cleaning tools are used in the appropriate locations
• Adhere to all safety and GMP policies

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English language, written and spoken
• Ability to be a self-starter and perform without full‑time supervision
• Teamwork oriented
• Time management skills
• Must be responsible and self‑managed
• Must have excellent follow‑up and tracking skills
• Independent worker able to plan and prioritize workflow
• Strong attention to detail

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Experience: 1‑3 years

Competencies

Results‑oriented – Empowered with knowledge of their potential and enjoys working hard to create wonder; action‑oriented and full of energy for impactful and challenging projects; acts with minimal direction; seizes opportunities, exceeds goals and consistently performs at the top; applies key business and industry knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and take actions that drive business results; conscientious of the bottom line and steadfastly pushes self and others for results that deliver on company goals.

Priority setting – Invests time and others on what’s important to deliver business results; quickly collaborates, brings together collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes tasks to reach goals; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.

Functional/Technical skills – Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how job function supports being a force for good.

Direct Reports: None

Working Conditions: Exposed to heat and cold and internal temperature changes; exposed to outside working environments.

• Focus on a physical task for a prolonged period without losing edge
• Work in an agricultural environment and ability to work 10 to 20 feet off the ground using ladders
• Manual dexterity; enough to reach and handle items, work with fingers
• Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds unaided on a regular basis
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time depending on position and/or getting up and down through work shift

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.