Sanitation Worker

ManpowerGroup; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client is seeking a Sanitation Worker in Poughkeepsie, NY to support production and packaging operations. You will follow SSOP, HACCP, FDA, GMPs and safety policies to keep the facility clean and compliant across overnight shifts.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, disposing of waste, sanitizing restrooms and common areas, and maintaining accurate sanitation documentation. The role emphasizes food safety, urgency, and adherence to quality standards to ensure a safe,

Qualifications

• Ability to follow Good Hygiene, Safe Work Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support safe, quality production.
• Willingness to report any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately to a Supervisor or Manager.
• Comfort completing sanitation documentation accurately.
• Ability to clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, break rooms, conference rooms, and locker rooms when cleaning company coverage is not present.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe chemical storage area and perform other duties as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of production and packaging equipment while following SSOP, HACCP, FDA, GMPs, Safety policies, procedures, and all established requirements.
• Complete assigned sanitation tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with quality standards and government regulations.
• Remove all trash and debris from production processing, packaging, and dock areas; clean up spills of product or other foreign matter.
• Operate sanitation and cleaning equipment including a power scrubber, foamer, forklift, and other cleaning tools as required.
• Follow the Master Sanitation daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules; clean facility areas including walls, floors, racking, doors, and also building grounds, lighting, and parking lots.

Skills

GMPs

Documentation

Sanitation

Restroom cleaning

Chemical storage

Tools

Power scrubber

Foamer

Forklift

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing is seeking a Sanitation Worker to join their team. As a Sanitation Worker, you will be part of the Sanitation department supporting production and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to food safety, the ability to follow detailed cleaning procedures, and a sense of urgency to complete sanitation tasks on time—helping ensure a safe, high‑quality environment every shift.

Job Title: Sanitation Worker

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Pay Range: $20.65/hr

Shift: Overnights (Monday–Friday 9:00pm–5:00am)

What's the Job?

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of production and packaging equipment while following SSOP, HACCP, FDA, GMPs, Safety policies, procedures, and all established requirements.
• Complete assigned sanitation tasks in a timely manner and in accordance with quality standards and government regulations.
• Remove all trash and debris from production processing, packaging, and dock areas; clean up spills of product or other foreign matter.
• Operate sanitation and cleaning equipment including a power scrubber, foamer, forklift, and other cleaning tools as required.
• Follow the Master Sanitation daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly schedules; clean facility areas including walls, floors, racking, doors, and also building grounds, lighting, and parking lots.

What's Needed?

• Ability to follow Good Hygiene, Safe Work Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support safe, quality production.
• Willingness to report any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately to a Supervisor or Manager.
• Comfort completing sanitation documentation accurately, including any corrective actions taken.
• Ability to clean and sanitize restrooms, offices, break rooms, conference rooms, and locker rooms when cleaning company coverage is not present.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe chemical storage area and perform other duties as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a role that directly supports food safety and quality through consistent sanitation practices.
• Be part of an overnight team focused on keeping manufacturing and packaging areas clean, compliant, and ready for production.
• Develop strong habits around SSOPs, HACCP, GMPs, and documentation that are essential in regulated environments.
• Gain experience operating sanitation equipment and supporting a continuous sanitation maintenance program.
• Contribute to a safer workplace by promptly reporting concerns and following established safety procedures.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

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