Sanitation Technician

Piedmont Candy Company; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production area in our North Carolina facility.

You will contribute to food safety, GMP compliance, and overall operational success while supporting production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes reliability, activity, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous sanitation or industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and stay productive.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment.
• Remove candy/product buildup from floors, conveyors, and workspaces.
• Support deep cleaning projects and sanitation initiatives.
• Maintain food safety and GMP standards.
• Safely handle sanitation tools, PPE, and cleaning chemicals.
• Identify and report safety or maintenance concerns; partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sanitation

Industrial cleaning

Physical stamina

Tools

PPE usage

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Piedmont Candy is looking for a motivated Sanitation Technician to help keep our production facility clean, safe, and running efficiently. This role plays a critical part in supporting food safety, production performance, and overall operational success.If you're dependable, take pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoy staying active in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to meet you.Why Join Piedmont Candy?We believe taking care of our team matters.Benefits include:Medical, dental & vision coverage after just 30 daysPaid Time OffAn additional week off at ChristmasOnsite medical careProfessional development and growth opportunitiesStable manufacturing environment with advancement potentialTeam-oriented culture focused on safety and successWhat You'll DoAs a Sanitation Technician, you'll help create a clean and efficient production environment by:• Cleaning and sanitizing production areas and equipment• Removing candy/product buildup from floors, conveyors, and workspaces• Supporting deep cleaning projects and facility sanitation initiatives• Maintaining food safety and GMP standards• Safely handling sanitation tools, PPE, and cleaning chemicals• Identifying and reporting safety or maintenance concerns• Partnering with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teamsSchedule & HoursExpected hours for this role would start at roughly 4 am and work 8 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.What We're Looking For• Previous sanitation, janitorial, industrial cleaning, or manufacturing experience preferred• Food manufacturing experience is a plus• Strong attention to detail• Ability to work independently and stay productive• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionallyBuild Your Future with Piedmont CandyJoin a company where your work directly supports quality, safety, and production success. Apply today and become part of a team that values hard work, reliability, and growth.Piedmont Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer