Sanitation Technician – Full Time, Overnight Shift

Jobtailor; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated sanitation associate to maintain clean equipment, surfaces, and work areas in a manufacturing setting. You will follow GMPs and SOPs, assist in packaging or manufacturing cleanups, and ensure labeling and storage of cleaned items to prevent contamination.

In this 3rd-shift role (Sun–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM), you will perform nightly sanitation tasks, monitor safety rules, and support a clean, organized facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience; prior sanitation or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, and move throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens.
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs.
• Comfortable using computers or tablets.
• Able to read, write, and understand English.
• Must complete a structured 4-5-day onboarding program during the first week.
• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment, tools, and changeover parts using approved methods and materials
• Wash slats and parts using dishwashers, sinks, or spray hoses
• Label and store cleaned items to prevent contamination
• Clean bathrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and other common areas
• Collect and dispose of garbage throughout the facility
• Assist with cleaning tasks in packaging or manufacturing areas
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies
• Complete 3rd-shift work from Sunday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwashers

Spray Hoses

Computers

Tablets

Job description

• Clean equipment, tools, and changeover parts using approved methods and materials


• Wash slats and parts using dishwashers, sinks, or spray hoses


• Label and store cleaned items to prevent contamination


• Clean bathrooms, lunchrooms, offices, and other common areas


• Collect and dispose of garbage throughout the facility


• Assist with cleaning tasks in packaging or manufacturing areas


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies


• Complete 3rd-shift work from Sunday-Friday, 11:00 PM-7:30 AM


• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred


• 0-1 years of experience; prior sanitation or manufacturing experience preferred


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, and move throughout the shift


• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens


• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs


• Comfortable using computers or tablets


• Able to read, write, and understand English


• Must complete a structured 4-5-day onboarding program during the first week


• Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Capable of performing sanitation tasks efficiently and safely in a manufacturing setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)


• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)


• Sanitation Experience


• Ability to Lift 50 lbs


• Flexible Work Schedule

Hard Skills

• Sanitation


• Cleaning Equipment Operation


• Labeling and Storing


• Waste Disposal


• Chemical Handling

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Team Collaboration


• Time Management

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing


• Food Safety


• Onboarding Program


• Shift Work

Tools & Technologies

• Dishwashers


• Spray Hoses


• Computers


• Tablets