Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Litehouse Inc.; Kootenai (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + 401(k) Matching

Dental, Health, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off + Additional PersonalDay

Biweekly pay

8 Paid Holidays

Paid sick time after 6 months

Shift Differentials

Career advancement opportunities and 


Job summary

Litehouse Foods in Kootenai, Idaho is seeking a Sanitation Technician I to uphold cleanliness and food safety in our facility. Wed-Sat shift 7:30pm–6:00am, starting pay $19.06/hr with differential pay for 2nd and third shifts.

Join a team that values reliability, attention to detail, and contribution to a safe production environment. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness across areas, documenting tasks, and adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.
• Mechanical aptitude: able to identify issues during equipment cleaning.
• Basic math skills for accurate measurement and documentation.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food storage containers, tanks, and production equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in multiple facility areas.
• Operate cleaning tools and equipment using chemicals and water systems.
• Inspect completed sanitation tasks to ensure compliance with standards.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Adhere to food safety policies and report any safety or quality concerns.
• Contribute to overall facility cleanliness and sanitation.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Read safety docs

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Litehouse as a Sanitation Technician!

Location: Kootenai, Idaho
Shift: Wed - Sat 7:30pm - 6:00am
Starting Pay: $19.06/hr
Additional Pay: 2nd shift is $1.50/hr, 3rd/D/C Shift is $3/hr

We're looking for a dedicated Sanitation Technician I to help us uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in our facility. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! Join Litehouse Foods, where every team member is an owner.

About Litehouse Foods

Litehouse started in the Hope, Idaho restaurant of the Hawkins family 60 years ago. Since that time, we have become the leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, herbs, and cheese, manufacturing these delicious products at our four U.S. facilities based in Michigan, Utah, Virginia, and Idaho. Litehouse offers its diverse portfolio of products through general retail, e-commerce, foodservice, deli, member stores, and value-added goods where Litehouse products are featured in meal and salad kits. We keep a strong commitment to our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Great People Deserve Great Benefits

• 401(k) + 401(k) Matching
• Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Additional Personal Day
• Biweekly pay
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid sick time after 6 months
• Shift Differentials
• Career advancement opportunities and recognition programs

What You'll Do:

• Clean and sanitize food storage containers, tanks, and production equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in multiple facility areas
• Operate cleaning tools and equipment using chemicals and water systems
• Inspect completed sanitation tasks to ensure compliance with standards
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time
• Adhere to food safety policies and report any safety or quality concerns
• Contribute to overall facility cleanliness and sanitation
• Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production demands
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents
• Mechanical aptitude: able to identify issues during equipment cleaning
• Basic math skills for accurate measurement and documentation
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working around cleaning chemicals and industrial equipment

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of the background check.