Sanitation Worker - Upper Marlboro, MD

Kids for the Future; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanitation Specialists, a family‑owned company, seeks dedicated sanitation workers for night shifts in Maryland. Responsibilities include detailed cleaning of processing areas, equipment sanitation, and ensuring product safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable transportation for overnight hours. Required is at least one year of sanitation experience, knowledge of chemicals, GMPs, and the ability to read SDS documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year sanitation experience required.
• Knowledge of chemical usage, proportions and regulations.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to learn and follow safety procedures around moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and maintain facility and equipment per standards.
• Ensure GMPs and food safety compliance across the plant.
• Remove trash and soil; clean floors, walls, ceilings.
• Follow directions of supervisor and leads.
• Wear provided protective gear at all times.
• Be flexible with schedule including weekends/overtime when required.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Reading comprehension

Tools

Sanitation equipment

GMPs

SDS

Job description

• Base Pay $20.00 / Year

Overview

Sanitation Specialists is a family-owned company that puts their employees first! Why Sanitation Specialists? "Because People Matter," because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it. We have made sanitation our core business, making food safety our highest priority. Our purpose: Providing great careers for great people who are passionate about protecting the world's food supply. Hiring and retaining a competent team is essential in our line of work. In order to hire and retain the best, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture. We are continually working to be an employer of choice

Requirements

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for hard working individuals that have a commitment to customer service, great work ethic, and always work with safety as priority. If you are seeking to grow, learn, and strive as a team player we want you to join our team.

Compensation: $ 20/hr Schedule Hours: 9pm to 5:00am

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detailed sanitation and up-keep of the facility, ensuring that all processing equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized to established standards to prepare for client to process their product
• Maintain facility and surrounding area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and recognized Food Safety Standards
• Removal of all trash and product/soil from plant; cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings
• Follow directions of the Sanitation Supervisor and Leads; duties to be directed by both
• Follow all Sanitation Equipment tool and equipment guidelines
• Wear specified company provided protective gear at all times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of chemical usage, proportions and regulations
• Decision making/problem solving skills and listening skills
• Knowledge of sanitation equipment and tools
• Knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations
• Previous experience as a janitor, custodian, cleaner, maintenance team member, production crew member, chemical mixer, third shift, 3rd shift
• Willing to learn and adhere to proper procedures in safety when working with moving machinery
• Willing to accept change and work in a team-based environment
• Minimum 1 year sanitation experience required.
• Must be able to read and understand company documents pertinent to your position.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

• Required to lift up to 50 lbs (garbage removal) and/or up to 70 lbs (if using power hoses)
• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (chlorine, acid and detergents) and adherence to safety protocols with these chemicals
• Perform repetitive tasks: stand during most of the shift, walking, stooping, bending, reaching and crouching, climbing up/down stairs and ladders
• Work in cold and wet environment (varies; approximately 34 degrees)
• Must have reliable transportation to arrive to/from work site
• Must be flexible with schedule, as shift times could change at customer's request, weekends and overtime may be required or part of the normal work schedule