Sanitation Technician

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual leave and sick days

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a diligent Sanitation Technician to join its operations. You will maintain cleanliness of production facilities, equipment and surrounding areas to ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.

This hands-on role requires following safety data sheets, reading technical manuals, and working with production and maintenance teams to sustain high-quality sanitation and compliant environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as sanitation technician in food processing/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand safety guidelines and manuals.
• Good physical condition and ability to work in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of production machinery, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Mix and utilize cleaning chemicals according to safety data sheets and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular environmental monitoring and testing to ensure sanitation effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, chemical usage, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, including the use of PPE.
• Collaborate with the production and maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent Sanitation Technician to join their operational team in Rustenburg . In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of production facilities, equipment, and surrounding areas, ensuring compliance with stringent sanitation standards. Your work will directly impact product quality and safety, as well as workplace health. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of a spotless environment in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of production machinery, equipment, and work surfaces.
• Mix and utilize cleaning chemicals according to safety data sheets and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular environmental monitoring and testing to ensure sanitation effectiveness.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, chemical usage, and any deviations from standard procedures.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with the production and maintenance teams to ensure operational efficiency and hygiene standards are met.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sanitation Technicianor in a food processing/manufacturing sanitation role.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing agents and their safe application.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and safety guidelines.
• Good physical condition and ability to work in varied temperature environments.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bi-weekly pay.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunities for skills development and training.
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
• Annual leave and sick days.