SANITATION TECHNICIAN

KENT WORLDWIDE; Town of Arcade (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc. in Arcade, NY is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain a clean, safe manufacturing environment for high-quality feed products. The role is 1st shift, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and offers a team-focused workplace with standard benefits.

You will support the Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor, perform daily cleaning per schedule, and assist with production duties as needed while upholding FDA, USDA, NYS Ag & Markets standards and cGMPs.

Qualifications

• Experience with sanitary cleaning and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of feed manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs.
• Familiarity with HACCP, FSMA, and safety programs.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Eligible for pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 per the sanitation schedule in a safe, efficient manner.
• Fill in production positions when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Skills

OSHA safety

Communication skills

Feed manufacturing knowledge

cGMPs

HACCP

FSMA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT Nutrition Group, Inc., a member of the KENT 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.
• Good communication skills.
• 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 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.