Sanitation Technician II — Food Plant Cleaning & Compliance

Ventura Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a dedicated sanitation worker to maintain clean production and receiving areas, sanitize processing equipment, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires adherence to MSS, GMPs, FSMA, and SQF standards, with opportunities for growth and training. Compensation reflects the base salary range and benefits typical for manufacturing sanitation positions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years sanitation experience
• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) including all tasks, record keeping within the established frequencies.
• Ensure chemical concentrations, solution temperatures, and flow rates are documented per the established frequency; ensure proper chemical usage and amounts for cleaning tasks.
• Inspect food processing equipment after cleaning; maintain high attention to detail; manage multiple tasks and complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment, power wash, sanitize, scrub, lift and push containers; attach UMI tags on equipment as needed.
• Train new hires/transfers; communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel; forklift or hand lift trained to transport materials and/or chemicals.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Ventura Foods is seeking a dedicated sanitation worker to maintain clean production and receiving areas, sanitize processing equipment, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires adherence to MSS, GMPs, FSMA, and SQF standards, with opportunities for growth and training. Compensation reflects the base salary range and benefits typical for manufacturing sanitation positions.