Sanitation Technician | Food Plant Cleaning Pro

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a sanitation-focused professional to maintain food surface and processing equipment sanitation in a safe, compliant environment. This role emphasizes chemical handling, cleaning duties, and participation in ongoing training to meet OSHA and company standards.

The position requires physical stamina, color vision, and the ability to work in extreme conditions, including loud environments and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Location: GF Plant - Grand Forks, ND area.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods.
• Must be able to understand and apply basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: noise, hot, cold, wet and slick floors.
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE (full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles-depending on location).
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands (turn valves, use high pressure hoses, carry buckets filled with water and chemicals).
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push / pull force needed to push / pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs. using a rolling device.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to maneuver in close quarters, at heights and climb stairs and ladders.

Responsibilities

• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and procedures (including Standard Operating Procedures), and policies.
• Ensures that chemical usage is recorded on the Chemical Log.
• Transports chemicals by hand cart to and from the chemical room in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensures that cleaning duties are completed on a regular basis.
• Ensures periodic testing and documentation of foaming and sanitizing solution in central foaming tank.
• Ensures the ability to assist with training in order to ensure the proper training of sanitation.
• Ensures completion and maintenance of OSHA fork lift truck certificates.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Ensures self-compliance with company policies.
• Ensures that the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Basic math

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Simplot Company is seeking a sanitation-focused professional to maintain food surface and processing equipment sanitation in a safe, compliant environment. This role emphasizes chemical handling, cleaning duties, and participation in ongoing training to meet OSHA and company standards.

The position requires physical stamina, color vision, and the ability to work in extreme conditions, including loud environments and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Location: GF Plant - Grand Forks, ND area.