SANITATION TECH

ABM Industries; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Sanitation Tech in West Columbia, SC, to maintain cleanliness in food manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning production lines, equipment, and offices while following food safety guidelines.

No experience is needed as on-the-job training is provided, but candidates must be 18 or older. This position offers a flexible schedule and requires working in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Prior food plant sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks based on the ABM Sanitation Program.
• Use appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for food processing equipment.
• Disassemble, clean/sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Conduct daily self-inspection to monitor sanitation issues.

Skills

Understanding of food safety guidelines

Attention to detail

Ability to work in confined spaces

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Education

No high school diploma or GED required

Tools

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Floor scrubber

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and experienced sanitation tech contract sanitation services at large food manufacturing facilities. Responsibilities would include using wet and dry cleanings methods to clean production lines, silos, shipping, and other areas of the facility including, but not limited to, manufacturing equipment, machinery, offices, canteen, and bathrooms. Positions offer an outstanding benefit package including comprehensive medical coverage for our employees and their dependents.

Benefit Information

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks assigned based on ABM Sanitation Program.
• Follows ALL food safety and safety guidelines.
• Disassemble, clean/sanitize, and reassemble equipment.
• Accurately and safely cleans equipment area or periodic work.
• Sweeps, mops, and maintains the offices, restrooms, and lunchrooms as well as the outside parameters.
• Follows and maintains the sanitation program utilizing a Master Cleaning Schedule and ensures implementation of accurate procedures in all tasks completed.
• Works with leadership to maintain plant procedures and operations guidelines, which ensure compliance with food laws and labeling requirements.
• Familiar with the use of appropriate cleaners and sanitizers for all food processing equipment and plant facilities.
• Performs daily self‑inspection systems and techniques to monitor sanitation issues with all equipment.
• Inspects work prior to it being checked by lead.
• Must be knowledgeable with the Lock out Tag‑out Safety program.
• Helps in training of new employees or employees who change job classifications.
• Reports all equipment problems to the leadership or supervisor immediately.
• Communicates all matters relating to safety and health and positively promotes safety in our operations.

General Requirements

• Understands and follows all general and specific safe job procedures that apply to your job.
• Plans and carries out job assignments without creating hazards to yourself and other employees.
• Work in confined spaces while following confined space protocols where applicable.
• Work in all conditions including wet, humid, hot, and cold.
• Work at all heights within the facility.
• Learn and work industrial equipment like a scissor lift, boom lift, and floor scrubber.
• Flexible work schedule; the working schedule could change periodically throughout the week.
• Come to work on time, ready to work, and work the entire scheduled hours each day.

Required

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required and on‑the‑job training provided.
• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required.

Preferred

• Prior food plant sanitation or related experience a plus, preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
• 1 year of similar work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888‑328‑8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.