Sanitation Technician

Krier Beverage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Krier Beverage in Kentucky is seeking a sanitation technician to uphold safety, quality, GMPs, and company policies. You will wear PPE, follow sanitation protocols, monitor CIP cycles, and communicate any equipment or food-safety issues to Management.

This role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in sanitation (preferably in food & beverage), ability to read and follow English instructions, and willingness to work overtime to support production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak English effectively.
• Availability for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, GMPs, and all company policies and procedures.
• Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Understand and follow sanitation requirements, including proper chemical usage, concentration levels, time and temperature controls, cleaning procedures, and flow rates.
• Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles to ensure all cleaning steps meet specifications and are accurately documented.
• Communicate promptly with Management regarding equipment concerns, food safety risks, quality issues, or any sanitation processes that do not meet established standards.
• Support inventory management by monitoring and replenishing sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and parts as needed.
• Inspect completed sanitation work and follow up to ensure all equipment and areas meet sanitation and operational readiness requirements before production begins.
• Consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay

Pay: $24- $26 an hour

Your starting pay will be determined by:

• Previous equipment operating experience


• Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment safely and efficiently


• The number and types of equipment you are qualified to operate

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, GMPs, and all company policies and procedures.


• Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.


• Understand and follow sanitation requirements, including proper chemical usage, concentration levels, time and temperature controls, cleaning procedures, and flow rates.


• Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles to ensure all cleaning steps meet specifications and are accurately documented.


• Communicate promptly with Management regarding equipment concerns, food safety risks, quality issues, or any sanitation processes that do not meet established standards.


• Support inventory management by monitoring and replenishing sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and parts as needed.


• Inspect completed sanitation work and follow up to ensure all equipment and areas meet sanitation and operational readiness requirements before production begins.


• Consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications & Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Experience: 1–2 years of sanitation experience required; prior experience in the food and beverage industry is strongly preferred.


• Compliance: Must adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and Food Safety Management requirements.


• Availability: Must be able to work overtime as needed to support production demands.


• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend instructions and procedures in English effectively.


• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing daily priorities.


• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.


• Initiative: Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.


• Math Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand simple calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.


• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.