Sanitation Technician

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking a Sanitation Technician I to help maintain high hygiene standards in our food production environment. You will clean and sanitize equipment, floors, and work areas following GMP, food safety, and OSHA guidelines, and assist with chemical handling.

Reporting on sanitation activities and collaborating with production teams, you will contribute to ongoing hygiene improvements and ensure compliance with safety practices across shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sanitation practices and food safety/GMP/OSHA expectations.
• Safe chemical handling and correct solution mixing.
• Ability to use sanitation tools and equipment properly.
• Attention to detail for inspections and thorough cleaning.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to report issues.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, and work areas per GMP/OSHA.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely; mix solutions according to guidelines.
• Operate basic sanitation tools and equipment.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness and verify sanitation standards.
• Document sanitation activities and report maintenance, safety, or sanitation issues.
• Collaborate with production teams and follow standardized work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement related to hygiene and safety practices.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Chemical handling

Sanitation tools

Attention to detail

Documentation & reporting

Job description

Sanitation Technician I

to support safe, high-quality food production in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, and work areas in compliance with food safety, GMP, and OSHA requirements.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely; mix solutions according to established guidelines.
• Operate basic sanitation tools and equipment.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness and verify sanitation standards.
• Document sanitation activities and report maintenance, safety, or sanitation issues.
• Collaborate with production teams and follow standardized work instructions.
• Support continuous improvement related to hygiene and safety practices.

Qualifications / Skills

• Knowledge of sanitation practices and food safety/GMP/OSHA expectations.
• Safe chemical handling and correct solution mixing.
• Ability to use sanitation tools and equipment properly.
• Attention to detail for inspections and thorough cleaning.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to report issues.