Sanitation Technician (Night Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a sanitation-focused employee to maintain sanitary conditions on food surfaces and processing equipment in the Pasco facility. The role requires following safety procedures, recording chemical usage, handling cleaners, and supporting training efforts.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 12+ months of related experience. The position emphasizes teamwork and strict adherence to procedures in a dynamic food production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 12+ months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Keeps food surfaces and processing equipment in sanitary condition.
• Follows safe work practices and SOPs and company policies.
• Records chemical usage in the Chemical Log.
• Transports chemicals to/from the chemical room safely.
• Performs regular cleaning duties in assigned area.
• Tests and documents foaming and sanitizing solution in central foaming tank.
• Assists with sanitation training as needed.
• Maintains OSHA forklift truck certificates.
• Participates in training to improve sanitation skills.
• Interacts with team and support groups in a collaborative way.

Skills

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Sanitation/cleaning

Teamwork

Forklift certificate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 for more information.