Sanitation Technician - Food Safety & Equipment Cleaning

Northeast Grocery; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery is seeking a sanitation associate to maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe environment within the commissary through cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and tools in accordance with SSOPs and company standards. You will safely disassemble and reassemble production equipment for hygienic and efficient operations, following GMPs and PPE policies.

Maintain cleanliness of sanitation areas and report concerns to supervisors, ensuring allergen segregation is followed.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen control practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dependable attendance and task completion.
• Team-oriented with safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of equipment, utensils, and surfaces per SSOPs.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures when handling equipment.
• Apply cleaning chemicals per dilution ratios and safety protocols.
• Complete sanitation checklists and report findings to supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sanitation supply areas.
• Monitor chemical usage and storage per safety standards.
• Remove waste, rinse and sanitize surfaces, and ensure allergen segregation.
• Assist in end-of-shift cleanup and production line changeovers.
• Adhere to GMPs, PPE standards, and company safety policies.
• Report food safety, quality, or GMP concerns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Independent work

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous sanitation experience in food manufacturing

Job description

Northeast Grocery is seeking a sanitation associate to maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe environment within the commissary through cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and tools in accordance with SSOPs and company standards. You will safely disassemble and reassemble production equipment for hygienic and efficient operations, following GMPs and PPE policies.

Maintain cleanliness of sanitation areas and report concerns to supervisors, ensuring allergen segregation is followed.