Sanitation Technician

NC Nutritional, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Nutritional, LLC in Hickory, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanroom-like conditions for gummy supplement manufacturing. You will clean production rooms, equipment, and common areas while following SSOPs and supporting GMP compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs; training on PPE and chemical handling is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions and sanitation procedures.
• Familiarity with GMP environments and sanitation documentation.
• Experience or familiarity with sanitation in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and scheduled cleaning and sanitation of production areas, equipment, utensils, and facility surfaces.
• Follow SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and site sanitation schedules.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed for thorough cleaning (as trained).
• Clean and sanitize processing equipment used in supplement manufacturing (mixers, tanks, conveyors, gummy equipment, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, tables, and high-touch areas in production and warehouse spaces.
• Properly handle, mix, and use sanitation chemicals according to labeling and safety requirements.
• Complete required sanitation documentation accurately (checklists, logs, chemical concentration records, etc.).
• Support GMP compliance by maintaining a clean, organized, audit-ready work environment.
• Identify and report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or sanitation concerns to supervisors.
• Follow all safety requirements including PPE, lockout/tagout awareness, and chemical handling procedures.
• Assist with waste removal and disposal of cleaning materials per facility guidelines.
• Help with periodic deep cleans, changeovers, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Strong work ethic

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to support cleanliness, safety, and compliance in our dietary supplement manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing production rooms, equipment, and common areas to help ensure a safe, GMP-compliant environment for the manufacturing of products such as gummy supplements and other nutritional products.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily and scheduled cleaning and sanitation of production areas, equipment, utensils, and facility surfaces

Follow written SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) and site sanitation schedules

Disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed for thorough cleaning (as trained)

Clean and sanitize processing equipment used in supplement manufacturing (mixers, tanks, conveyors, gummy equipment, etc.)

Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, tables, and high-touch areas in production and warehouse spaces

Properly handle, mix, and use sanitation chemicals according to labeling and safety requirements

Complete required sanitation documentation accurately (checklists, logs, chemical concentration records, etc.)

Support GMP compliance by maintaining a clean, organized, audit-ready work environment

Identify and report equipment issues, maintenance needs, or sanitation concerns to supervisors

Follow all safety requirements including PPE, lockout/tagout awareness, and chemical handling procedures

Assist with waste removal and disposal of cleaning materials per facility guidelines

Help with periodic deep cleans, changeovers, and special projects as needed

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to follow detailed written instructions and sanitation procedures

Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical work

Preferred

Experience in sanitation within a food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or dietary supplement facility

Familiarity with GMP environments and sanitation documentation

Experience working around production equipment and understanding cleaning requirements for food-grade operations

Forklift or pallet jack experience (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and stand/walk for long periods

Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and hot/wet environments

Ability to wear required PPE (gloves, goggles, aprons, etc.)

This position works in a manufacturing setting and may be exposed to dust, powders, wet floors, noise, varying temperatures, and strong cleaning/sanitation agents.