Sanitation Technician 1st Shift

Conagra Brands; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Kent, Washington is seeking a sanitation associate to support sanitation operations across the facility with a focus on keeping equipment and environments clean and food-ready. You will assist packaging during production runs and rotate through multiple roles on a Wednesday through Sunday schedule, earning $23.50 per hour.

In this role you will perform sanitation, document activities, and collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in sanitation, manufacturing, or food production.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and cleaning chemicals.
• Willingness to work onsite Wednesday through Sunday.
• Willingness to cross-train on the packaging line.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging operations during production runs, including monitoring automated and manual lines and completing line checks.
• Rotate through multiple packaging and production roles throughout the shift.
• Package finished products to meet production and quality standards.
• Use pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support operations.
• Perform sanitation on processing and packaging equipment following food safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize freezers during defrost cycles.
• Clean equipment, tools, and work areas using approved chemicals, foamers, nozzles, and high‑pressure hoses.
• Operate scissor lifts or stair rollers to clean elevated equipment and surfaces.
• Document sanitation activities and report concerns to the Sanitation Team Leader.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 5:30 AM-2:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $23.50 an hour

Reporting to the Sanitation Team Leader, you will support sanitation operations across the facility with a primary focus on maintaining clean, safe, and food‑ready equipment and environments. You will support the packaging line as needed to ensure production standards, food safety expectations, and operational schedules are met. This is an hourly role that is scheduled Wednesday through Sunday.

Schedule: Wednesday Through Sunday

• Support packaging operations during production runs, including monitoring automated and manual lines and completing line checks
• Rotate through multiple packaging and production roles throughout the shift
• Package finished products to meet production and quality standards
• Use pallet jacks to move materials and finished goods
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support operations
• Perform sanitation on processing and packaging equipment following food safety standards
• Clean and sanitize freezers during defrost cycles
• Clean equipment, tools, and work areas using approved chemicals, foamers, nozzles, and high‑pressure hoses
• Operate scissor lifts or stair rollers to clean elevated equipment and surfaces
• Document sanitation activities and report concerns to the Sanitation Team Leader

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a sanitation, manufacturing, or food production environment.
• Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation procedures, and cleaning chemicals.
• Willingness to work an onsite schedule from Wednesday through Sunday.
• Willingness to cross train on the packaging line as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills and a team‑focused mindset.

Physical Requirements

Requirements

More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process. Please be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high and the temperatures may vary. Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements can differ but include:

• Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
• Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.

Anticipated Close Date: September 29, 2026

Location: Kent, Washington

Our Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company‑paid life, accident and disability insurance
• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration
• Balance: Paid‑time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.