Sanitation Technician

RiseMe; Stevensburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotham Greens in Virginia - Stevensburg is hiring an Entry level Cleaning/Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas on the greenhouse floor during the second shift (1pm–9pm). This hands-on role requires a team player who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get dirty.

You will learn and follow proper cleaning procedures, wear PPE at all times, and contribute ideas to improve cleanliness and efficiencies while adhering to food safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Leads by example with a “can do” attitude
• Laser focused attention to detail
• Great multitasking abilities
• Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift
• Willingness to assist in unrelated/unassigned tasks to ensure operation of greenhouse/packhouse
• Must be a problem solver and identify areas of efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift.
• 1pm - 9pm.
• Subject to change as needed.
• Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
• Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
• Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Food safety awareness

Problem solving

Physical strength

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Virginia - Stevensburg, VA, Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00Hourly, Job Category: General Labor, THE ROLE Gotham Greens is seeking a passionate, driven, and hardworking individual to fill a position as a Cleaning/Sanitation Technician. The Technician is responsible for day-to-day tasks as directed by the Assistant Plant Manager. This is a hands‑on role requiring an individual is a team player, one who is willing to roll up their sleeves, and isn’t afraid to get dirty. Prior experience in the natural and organic food industry a plus but not required. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and organized individual to assume a position at a rapidly growing, innovative, disruptive company in the 21st century food system.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Perform cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and work areas (including bathrooms, break rooms, hallways, stairwells, packhouse, nursery and under growing lines) in the entire greenhouse on second shift.
• 1pm - 9pm.
• Subject to change as needed.
• Clean quickly and effectively as directed using materials and tools provided by Gotham Greens.
• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach areas, such as under growing lines, etc.
• Must learn and follow procedures in the proper way to clean & sanitize.
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, following safe work practices at all times.
• Must wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) at all times.
• Provide ideas to improve efficiencies and cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS Requirements:

• Leads by example with a “can do” attitude Laser focused attention to detail Great multitasking abilities Desire to grow and learn food safety rules and regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for a full 8 hour shift.
• A willingness and desire to assist in unrelated and/or unassigned tasks to ensure the effective operation of the greenhouse and packhouse.
• Must be a problem solver and be capable of identifying areas of efficiencies.