Technician I, Sanitation - 1st Shift

Rise Baking Company; York (York County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is seeking a sanitation associate to support our sanitation and food safety program. The role focuses on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and facility areas in alignment with FDA and OSHA requirements.

You will perform basic wash duties, assist with equipment disassembly for cleaning, and maintain clean, safe production areas. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in kitchen or food plant sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year minimum cleaning experience in a kitchen or food plant.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation steps and chemical handling.
• Ability to learn cleaning of all plant lines and follow SSOPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic wash area duties, including pan washer operation and utensil cleaning.
• Disassemble and set up cleaning of equipment and piping components.
• Complete janitorial duties across the facility (restrooms, offices, production areas).
• Perform cleaning tasks per SSOPs and report safety or quality concerns.
• Adhere to all safety, food safety, and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Support the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic wash area duties, including running a pan washer, cleaning utensils by hand when needed, etc.
• Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic)
• Perform basic janitorial duties required for the facility (outside grounds, rest rooms, lunch rooms, locker rooms, conference rooms, offices, training rooms, hallways, entry points, and production area)
• Complete cleaning tasks per SSOPs
• Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning
• Properly use chemicals to effectively and safely perform cleaning tasks
• Report employee safety, food safety, and quality concerns to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all employee safety/food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year minimum working in a kitchen cleaning or 1 year working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines
• Basic knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps
• Basic knowledge of top down washing sequence for proper food safety
• Basic knowledge of sanitation chemical usage
• Basic knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Basic knowledge of blood borne pathogens
• Ability to learn how to clean all plant lines
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a team to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment