SANITATION TECHNICIAN

Kent Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Arcade, NY is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing environment supporting high‑quality feed production. This 1st shift role runs roughly 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. and offers team‑oriented work with opportunities to contribute to manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include supporting the Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor, performing daily cleaning, reporting quality concerns, and filling in

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Thorough understanding of cGMPs.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of FSMA.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. to height of 48 inches continually.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining the Arcade facility in a clean, rodent and pest free state.
• Report factors that may influence the quality and safety of finished feed and ingredients.
• Carry out daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks per schedule safely and efficiently.
• Fill in production positions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Skills

OSHA safety requirements

Understanding of feed manufacture

cGMPs

HACCP

FSMA

Lifting 55 lbs

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of theKENT WORLDWIDE™family of companies, has an exciting opportunity for a Sanitation Technician at our Arcade, NY facility. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient manufacturing environment that supports the production of high-quality feed products. We are seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their work and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This is a 1st shift position with an approximate schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering the opportunity to contribute to a team-focused workplace while supporting the success of our manufacturing operations.

• The compensation range for this role is $18.50 - $19.00, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor in maintaining the Arcade facility in a clean, rodent and pest free state, while meeting or exceeding all standards of the FDA, USDA, NYS Ag. & Markets and all other regulatory certification and food industry agencies.
• Report any factors that may influence the quality and safety of the finished feed and ingredients to the immediate supervisor.
• Carry out daily cleaning and housekeeping assignments as per the Sanitation Supervisor and sanitation schedule in a safe, efficient manner.
• Fill in production positions when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP’s.
• Knowledge of HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan.
• Knowledge of FSMA.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. to a height of 48 inches continually for the assigned period.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

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