Sanitation Technician (1st Shift) – Food Safety Focus

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., 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.