SANITATION TECHNICIAN (4206)

Paycom - ATS; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, dental, vision and Rx plans

FSA/HSA options

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Innovation Foods in Millville, NJ is seeking a Sanitation Technician responsible for maintaining the highest cleanliness and safety standards across the facility. You will clean production equipment, work areas, and spaces, handle cleaning chemicals safely, and follow strict sanitation protocols to prevent contamination and support product quality.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years in sanitation or a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required to prevent contamination.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and communicate with team.
• Work in varying temperatures and environments.
• Operate cleaning equipment and safely handle chemicals.
• Meet sanitation windows and document processes.
• Understand cleaning techniques and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing across production and non GMP areas.
• Maintains sanitation records and documents chemical usage.
• Follows SOPs for cleaning equipment and areas.
• Removes debris and assists with seasonal snow/ice tasks.
• Supports equipment sanitation to prevent contamination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Environmental adaptability

Technical skills

Time management

Technical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MILLVILLE - MILLVILLE, NJ 08332, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: QA - Quality Control. What IF you started your career with a company set on excellence through building relationships and delivering results? Joining Innovation Foods is just that! A career here means you are joining a rapidly growing organization, known for its community outreach, diversity, inclusivity, and premier production facilities.

In addition to being a great place to work, Innovation Foods strives to offer its employees a holistic career experience that incorporates learning and development, wellness, and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription plans with wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account (on applicable plans)
• 401k Plan – with a company match
• Company funded Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company funded Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Job Description – Sanitation Technician

Location: Millville, NJ

Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM, 12 hours on 2-2-3 schedule

Payrate: $18.00

Reports to: Sanitation Systems Manager

Job Summary

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across the facility to ensure compliance with health regulations, industry standards, and company policies. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work areas, and common spaces; safely handling cleaning chemicals; and following strict sanitation protocols to prevent contamination and support product quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning and sanitizing throughout the facility including production areas, non GMP areas, exterior grounds, common spaces, and other locations as needed in accordance with the master sanitation and housekeeping schedule.
• Maintains Sanitation records.
• Follows company SOPs when cleaning areas and equipment using appropriate sanitation methods and procedures.
• Assists with the removal of production garbage and debris.
• Maintains proper documentation of chemical usage in accordance with company requirements.
• Supports seasonal needs by providing snow removal or applying ice melt on outside walkways as needed.
• Supports cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, utensils, and machinery, if assigned, to meet health and safety standards and to ensure the prevention of contamination.
• Follows regulations when disposing of waste and hazardous materials to ensure local, state, and federal environmental compliance
• Uses and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and hygiene during the cleaning processes.
• clean the facility environment using proper tools and approved chemicals.
• Supports overall operations by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous focus on cleanliness to prevent contamination.
• Communication & Literacy: Ability to read and follow written procedures (SOPs) and communicate effectively with team members.
• Environmental Adaptability: Capability to work in cold, hot, wet, and humid environments.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use high-pressure washers, foam applicators, and safely handle chemical agents.
• Time Management: Ability to meet strict sanitation windows to avoid production delays.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of cleaning techniques, chemical safety, and sanitation protocols.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years Experience in sanitation, janitorial, or a regulated food/production environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Action | Rare | Occasionally | Often | Frequent
• Walking/Standing | £ | £ | £ | R
• Lifting up to 60lbs | £ | £ | R | £
• Pulling/Pushing up to 60lbs | £ | £ | R | £
• Sitting | £ | £ | £ | R
• Climbing | £ | £ | £ | R
• Bending/Kneeling | £ | £ | R | £
• Reaching/Handling | £ | £ | £ | R
• Gripping | £ | £ | £ | R

Environmental Hazards

• Hazard | Hazard Present
• Noise level above 85 db | £
• Chemical Hazards | R
• Hot/Cold/Humid Conditions | R