Sanitation Technician

US04 Solina USA Inc.; Town of Somerset (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina USA Inc. seeks a Sanitation Technician at our Somerset, NJ facility to keep production areas clean, safe and compliant. You will follow LOCK OUT / TAG OUT procedures, operate floor scrubbers and cleaning equipment, and manage chemical concentrations with MSDS guidance.

This role offers hands-on training, lifting up to 50 lbs, and opportunities to grow within a global food solutions company that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Must learn through hands-on training by experienced Sanitation Tech.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow LOCK OUT / TAG OUT procedures.
• Operate floor scrubber, forklift, and scissor lift with training.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals per procedures.
• Document chemical concentrations and maintain records.

Skills

Reading procedures

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Floor scrubber

Forklift

Scissor lift

MSDS handling

Job description

Primary Location: Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America. At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow LOCK OUT / TAG OUT procedures
• Use cleaning equipment such as power washers, portable foamers, portable sanitizers, hoses, mops, brooms, color coded brushes, buckets and scrub pads etc.
• Obtain information related to chemicals used to perform cleaning activities in the plant
• Utilize MSDS sheets to obtain information for all chemicals, and be aware of the MSDS sheets locations
• Gain knowledge through training on how to use and fill equipment with the appropriate chemical concentrations
• Use chemical test kits to check for the appropriate concentration levels.
• Completes required paperwork to document chemical concentration levels in cleaning solutions
• Operates floor scrubber, forklift, scissor lift (company will train and certify).

Candidate Profile

• Ability to work from written and/or verbal instructions
• Ability to use a utility knife safely that will be provided by the company
• Ability to learn while being trained by an experienced Sanitation Tech
• Ability to follow safety rules and requirements
• Ability to use powered cleaning equipment
• Ability to accurately read and understand equipment cleaning procedures
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. safely
• Must be able to climb stairs

We are open to talents of all backgrounds.

Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.

At Solina, our culture is guided by PACE – a shared mindset that helps us grow, collaborate, and bring ambitions to life. It encourages us to think bigger, take ownership, stay curious, and succeed together.