Sanitation Technician (Night Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

Simplot is seeking a Sanitation Technician for the Pasco, WA facility. The role focuses on maintaining clean, sanitary surfaces and processing equipment in a food production environment. You will record chemical usage, transport chemicals safely, and ensure regular cleaning duties are performed.

The position requires basic math, ability to work on concrete floors, and tolerance for extreme conditions. Forklift certification and on-the-job training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires basic math skills and ability to stand on concrete floors.
• Experience in a sanitation or food processing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in extreme environments and around chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary condition of food surfaces and processing equipment daily.
• Record chemical usage in the Chemical Log and transport chemicals safely.
• Complete cleaning duties on schedule and ensure foaming solutions are tested.
• Assist with sanitation training and maintain OSHA forklift certificates.
• Engage with team and follow SOPs to support operations goals.

Skills

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Training

Forklift certificates

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanitation Technician (Night Shift) Pasco, WA

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job is responsible for keeping food surfaces and processing equipment and assigned work area in a food quality sanitary condition.

Key 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 the 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.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

12+ months related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.


• 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

Job Requisition ID: 27438

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $19.63/HR

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage


• 401(k) savings plan


• 10 Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (where applicable)


• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)


• Education Assistance (where applicable)


• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.