Sanitation Worker

Northline; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northline Seafoods seeks a temporary Sanitation Worker for the Head & Gut processing area. You will perform daily cleaning, follow procedures, safely service equipment, monitor chemical use, and maintain sanitation records to support a safe, compliant production environment. Shifts are Day 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

($22.00/hour), Night 4:00 p.m.–2:30 a.m. ($23.00/hour), Overnight 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m. ($23.00/hour).

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Experience in food processing or industrial sanitation preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and other food safety standards.
• Bilingual English/Spanish beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, conveyors, floors, drains, and work surfaces in the Head & Gut facility.
• Follow established cleaning procedures, including rinsing, foaming, scrubbing, and sanitizing using approved chemicals and equipment.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning without damage.
• Monitor chemical concentrations and usage; maintain sanitation records.
• Dispose of waste and by-products per environmental and food safety regulations.
• Inspect cleaned areas to verify sanitation and readiness for production.
• Report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or sanitation issues to supervisors.
• Follow OSHA, FDA, USDA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams to meet sanitation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Authorized to work in the U.S.

18+ years old

Attention to detail

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Worker plays a critical role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance within Northline Seafoods' Head & Gut processing operations. This position ensures all equipment, processing areas, and workstations meet company standards and regulatory requirements, supporting a safe and efficient production environment.

This temporary position is anticipated to run from early November through mid-March, with the potential to extend through May based on operational needs.

We are hiring for the following sanitation shifts:

• Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $22.00/hour
• Night Shift: 4:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. | $23.00/hour
• Overnight Shift: 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. | $23.00/hour

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, conveyor lines, floors, drains, and work surfaces in the Head & Gut facility.
• Follow established cleaning procedures, including rinsing, foaming, scrubbing, and sanitizing using approved chemicals and equipment.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning, ensuring no equipment damage.
• Monitor chemical concentrations and usage; maintain accurate sanitation records.
• Dispose of waste and by-products in compliance with environmental and food safety regulations.
• Inspect cleaned areas to verify sanitation and readiness for production.
• Report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or sanitation issues to supervisors.
• Follow all OSHA, FDA, USDA, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to meet sanitation requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Previous experience in food processing or industrial sanitation.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and other food safety standards.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to remain on the production floor and perform the essential duties of the position while standing and walking for up to 10-hour shifts, with scheduled meal and rest breaks.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequently required to climb or maintain balance while performing job duties.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to identify product abnormalities or defects.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet, and fast-paced refrigerated production environment around wet floors, processing equipment, and seafood products.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, boots, eye protection, rain gear, and other PPE as assigned.
• Schedule may include nights, weekends, and overtime during peak production periods.

DISCLAIMER

The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.

Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran or disability status.