SANITATION TECHNICIAN

KENT WORLDWIDE; Town of Arcade (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., part of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, is hiring a Sanitation Technician for our Arcade, NY facility. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe manufacturing area to support high-quality feed production.

This is a 1st shift position (approx. 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) with a pay range of $18.50–$19.00 per hour and standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). You will work to uphold FDA, USDA, NYS Ag. & Markets, and other regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with OSHA safety requirements is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential for team coordination.
• Understanding of feed manufacturing and willingness to learn and grow.
• Thorough understanding of cGMPs in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Plan implementation.
• Knowledge of FSMA regulations and compliance.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs repeatedly.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Control Manager and Sanitation Supervisor to keep Arcade facility clean and pest-free per applicable standards.
• Report factors affecting quality and safety of finished feed and ingredients to supervisor.
• Perform daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks per sanitation schedule.
• Fill in production positions when necessary to support operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Skills

OSHA safety requirements

Good communication skills

Understanding of feed manufacturing

cGMPs

HACCP Feed & Food Safety Plan

FSMA

Physical ability to lift 55 lbs

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 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.