Sanitation Technician II: Production Cleanliness & Forklift

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a Sanitation Technician 2 to support the Main Production Line and office areas. Under supervision, you will follow sanitation schedules, operate cleaning equipment, and uphold BDG HACCP, GMPs, and safety practices.

You will also handle forklift tasks, move palletized materials, and use PPE daily while staying aligned with quality assurance initiatives and site safety standards at our Colorado facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Sanitation experience of at least 1 year.
• Experience operating a forklift and ability to obtain BDG forklift certification.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals (household & industrial).

Responsibilities

• Follow established cleaning and sanitizing schedules for assigned areas.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport, organize, and stage pallets.
• Dispose of dust and waste material using a forklift.
• Use cleaning utensils and PPE per SOPs.
• Follow GMPs and established safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or shift lead.

Skills

Forklift operation

Sanitation experience

Cleaning chemicals handling

PPE use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a Sanitation Technician 2 to support the Main Production Line and office areas. Under supervision, you will follow sanitation schedules, operate cleaning equipment, and uphold BDG HACCP, GMPs, and safety practices.

You will also handle forklift tasks, move palletized materials, and use PPE daily while staying aligned with quality assurance initiatives and site safety standards at our Colorado facility.