Sanitation Technician 1

Seneca Fruit; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Seneca Foods in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Sanitation Technician 1 to help maintain high hygiene standards across processing equipment, warehouses, and the surrounding environment. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing areas in accordance with GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will follow SOPs, report equipment issues, and work in wet conditions, often nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and follow chemical label instructions for sanitation SOPs.
• Good communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision making.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Service oriented with time management.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean work area, free of safety hazards.
• Collect raw materials and finished products from the floor as needed.
• Dispose of raw materials properly.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively.
• Perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail.
• Work in wet environments for extended periods.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and company policies.
• Report damaged equipment to a supervisor.
• Prevent cross-contamination of products and surfaces.
• Complete SQF documentation.
• Maintain sanitation equipment (foamers, pressure washers, etc.).

Skills

Read chemical labels

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Sanitation Technician 1

Category: Seneca Foods

Seneca Foods

Date: Oct 24, 2026

Location: Yuma, AZ, US, 85365

Custom Field 1: 4765

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!

This position encompasses sanitation duties across various areas including vegetable processing equipment, warehousing, and the equipment environment, ensuring cleanliness and adherence to hygiene standards throughout the facility.

PRIMARY JOB SCOPE (SANITATION)

The role entails active participation in the sanitation cleaning crew. Responsibilities include thorough cleaning and sanitization of processing equipment, warehouse areas, and equipment environments to uphold stringent Quality Control and Bacterial Standards. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as the role may involve varied tasks across different areas, all while prioritizing safety guidelines mandated by the employer. Working cohesively under pressure and demonstrating a proactive approach to task execution are fundamental aspects of this vital role within the sanitation framework.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a clean work area, ensuring it is devoid of safety hazards.
• Collecting raw materials and finished products from the floor as necessary.
• Properly dispose of raw materials as required.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and collaborate proficiently with colleagues.
• Execute repetitive tasks meticulously, paying careful attention to detail.
• Work adeptly in wet environments for extended durations.
• Execute all assigned duties diligently and within designated timeframes.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors and managers to ensure adherence to Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Comply rigorously with directives from management.
• Undertake any additional tasks as delegated.
• Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols.
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals and utilizing compressed air, where applicable.
• Employ Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs) when working with or around equipment.
• Effectively sanitize equipment and areas in accordance with established Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Verify the appropriate concentration of chemicals by analyzing cleaner strengths and sanitizers during the sanitation process, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Promptly report damaged, worn, or in-need-of-replacement equipment to a Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Strictly adhere to all company SSOPs for cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment and facilities.
• Prevent cross-contamination of products, work-in-progress, food contact surfaces, and packaging during sanitation procedures.
• Abide by Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) requirements, including GMPs and other job-specific duties, to support Quality and Regulatory Management Programs (QRMP).
• Thoroughly complete all sanitation and required Safe Quality Food (SQF) documentation.
• Maintain all sanitation-related equipment, including but not limited to foamers, pressure washers, cleaning equipment, and tools, in optimal condition.

Skills And Abilities

• Read and follow detailed chemical label instructions for sanitation programs and SOP’s
• Have good communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
• Use sound judgment and decision making
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning while performing tasks
• Service Oriented - Managing work time to effectively accomplish tasks and maintain pace with workflow and deadlines
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with coworkers
• Ability to work independently and efficiently when needed as part of the team

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as standing/walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, balancing, leg/foot use, reaching, overhead extension, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, lifting and handling of materials and packed boxes.
• Job requires working indoors in a fast-paced setting.
• Working in constant cold temperature ± 34°F
• The environment has constant noise, forklift and electric pallet jack activity, wet/damp floors, and moving belts.
• Attention to keeping foreign objects off belts is required safety factors.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day
• Pushing and pulling pallet jacks.
• Willing and able to work long hours and be available nights and/or weekends as required by the business needs.

When working in sanitation

• Work environment is wet
• Working exposed to cleaning chemicals
• Willing and able to work long hours and be available nights and/or weekends as required by the business needs.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.