Sanitor II, 3rd Shift

Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Baldor Specialty Foods is seeking a Sanitor II to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across warehouse and operational areas. The role uses electric pallet jacks and other equipment to support sanitation activities in a fast-paced facility.

The ideal candidate will follow SOPs, SSOPs, and safety guidelines, while contributing to food safety and regulatory compliance. This on-site role requires teamwork and adherence to sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Prior sanitation, warehouse, janitorial, or food production experience preferred.
• Experience operating electric pallet jacks or other powered material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, racks, docks, storage areas, and operational workspaces.
• Follow established sanitation schedules, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.
• Safely handle, mix, and prepare cleaning chemicals according to company procedures and safety standards.
• Operate approved sanitation equipment including scrubbers, power washers, hoses, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment to transport sanitation supplies, equipment, waste materials, pallets, and operational items throughout the facility.
• Move and stage sanitation equipment and cleaning materials to support daily sanitation activities.
• Remove trash, debris, damaged product, and waste materials from warehouse and operational areas.
• Maintain sanitation logs, cleaning checklists, and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Inspect work areas to identify sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure cleaning tools, equipment, and sanitation supplies are properly maintained, stored, and organized.
• Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with facility preparation for audits, inspections, and operational readiness activities.
• Utilize required PPE and follow all workplace safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse operations, quality assurance, maintenance, and leadership teams to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Support warehouse housekeeping initiatives and sanitation-related operational projects.
• Perform additional sanitation and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Powered equipment operation

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Following instructions

Chemical handling

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Position Summary

The Sanitor II is responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout warehouse and operational areas while utilizing powered material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks, to support sanitation activities. This role performs cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety guidelines while ensuring sanitation materials, equipment, and waste are safely transported throughout the facility.

Brief Description

The Sanitor II is responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout warehouse and operational areas while utilizing powered material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks, to support sanitation activities. This role performs cleaning and sanitation duties in accordance with company procedures, food safety standards, and workplace safety guidelines while ensuring sanitation materials, equipment, and waste are safely transported throughout the facility.

The Sanitor II serves as an experienced sanitation team member who supports food safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance through effective cleaning practices, safe equipment operation, and adherence to sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, walls, racks, docks, storage areas, and operational workspaces.
• Follow established sanitation schedules, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.
• Safely handle, mix, and prepare cleaning chemicals according to company procedures and safety standards.
• Operate approved sanitation equipment including scrubbers, power washers, hoses, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment to transport sanitation supplies, equipment, waste materials, pallets, and operational items throughout the facility.
• Move and stage sanitation equipment and cleaning materials to support daily sanitation activities.
• Remove trash, debris, damaged product, and waste materials from warehouse and operational areas.
• Maintain sanitation logs, cleaning checklists, and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Inspect work areas to identify sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure cleaning tools, equipment, and sanitation supplies are properly maintained, stored, and organized.
• Support compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with facility preparation for audits, inspections, and operational readiness activities.
• Utilize required PPE and follow all workplace safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse operations, quality assurance, maintenance, and leadership teams to maintain sanitation and safety standards.
• Support warehouse housekeeping initiatives and sanitation-related operational projects.
• Perform additional sanitation and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior sanitation, warehouse, janitorial, or food production experience preferred.
• Experience operating electric pallet jacks or other powered material handling equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or production environment.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to learn sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and food safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move cleaning equipment, supplies, and materials within company established guidelines, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate electric pallet jacks and other approved material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, freezer, wet, humid, or varying temperature environments.
• Ability to safely use sanitation equipment and cleaning chemicals as trained.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position operates within warehouse, production, and distribution environments that may include refrigerated, freezer, wet, and fast-paced operational conditions. Associates may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Baldor Specialty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status.

Summary

About Baldor

Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has upheld its original promise—to curate and deliver the finest ingredients from around the world. For more than 30 years, we have supported the food industry using cutting-edge logistics, a modern supply chain, and an unwavering commitment to service. Today, we are the trusted distribution partner for top hotels, restaurants, country clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, and culinary professionals across the region.

Benefits

Baldor is committed to supporting the well-being, stability, and long-term success of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, paid company holidays & floating holidays
• Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee discounts on Baldor products
• Commuter Benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities

Note: Benefits may vary based on position and employment status.

Join Our Team

If you want to make an impact at a rapidly growing organization, we’d love to meet you. and help shape the future of specialty food distribution with Baldor!