SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a Sanitation Technician responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production areas. The ideal candidate should have sanitation experience in food manufacturing, preferably in dairy or cheese, and must comply with HACCP and GMP standards. Applicants should be detail-oriented, capable of working in humid and cold environments, and willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends. This position involves lifting and climbing, ensuring a hygienic workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and climbing on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses and packaging machines.
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, supports production readiness, and maintains a hygienic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses, cutters, conveyors, and packaging machines
• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures using appropriate chemical concentrations and temperatures
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and overhead piping
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and company sanitation protocols
• Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Identify and report equipment damage or sanitation issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs
• Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma required
• Minimum (1) one year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred; dairy or cheese experience a plus
• Ability to work in wet, humid, and cold environments
• HACCP and GMP training
• Experience with CIP systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and safety data sheets (SDS)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Capable of lifting to 50 lbs. and climbing on ladders and confined spaces
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Office environment usually quiet
• Occasionally required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, working around loud machinery and moving parts,
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely