Sanitation Technician

Joy Baking Group

Sanitation Technician maintaining facility hygiene and food safety at a cookie and wafer manufacturing facility. Performing equipment inspections, chemical handling, deep cleaning, and sanitation during production shutdowns.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeHermitage • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining cleanliness and safety in production environments, including adherence to Master Sanitation Schedules and chemical handling procedures. Proficient in operating cleaning equipment and performing inspections to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

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Chemical Handling ProceduresSafety Data Sheets InterpretationProduction Equipment CleaningForklift OperationGMPs and Allergen-Control Procedures

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Hard Skills

Chemical Inventory ManagementPost-Cleaning InspectionsDeep Cleaning TechniquesBiohazard Spill CleanupEquipment Operation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedAbility to Prioritize

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftsScissor LiftsFloor ScrubbersSteamersIndustrial Vacuums

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Sanitation StandardsFood Safety HazardsControlled-Process InstructionsSafe Working PracticesProduction Shutdowns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment according to the Master Sanitation Schedule
Provide production personnel with chemical supplies using safe handling practices and reinforce chemical training expectations
Perform post-cleaning inspections of production equipment and take corrective action as needed
Keep the chemical room clean and orderly
Deep clean floor scrubbers and chemical application equipment
Clean drains according to established procedures
Inspect and maintain cleanliness of breakrooms, locker rooms, restrooms, and other common areas
Remove snow from emergency exit walkways when required by weather
Count inventory of chemicals, cleaning supplies, and PPE
Identify areas needing attention and address or report them
Perform, assist, oversee, and inspect production equipment cleaning
Identify and accurately report defective materials, food safety hazards, and potential product contaminants
Locate and apply SSOPs
Follow procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and for cleaning biohazard spills or accidents
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, steamers, industrial vacuums, and floor vacuums
Understand and reference Safety Data Sheets for chemical handling and education
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor
Work during production shutdowns and on a variable midnight shift scheduled weekly based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Good attendance as defined by the attendance policy
Valid driver's license
Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed controlled-process instructions, including chemical use, cleaning systems, and safety procedures
Ability to read and interpret Safety Data Sheets
Understanding of, adherence to, and promotion of safe working practices
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize work responsibilities within the assigned area
Detail-oriented and able to perform tasks according to procedures without variation
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and plant personnel or departments
Ability to prevent product or food-contact-surface contamination
Understanding and adherence to allergen-control procedures, GMPs, and safety standards
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to work in a scissor lift at elevated heights occasionally
Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, or squat occasionally
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on production needs
Ability to work the midnight shift from 6:45pm to 7:00am on a non-set weekly schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Both classroom and on-the-job training will be provided
Starting pay of USD $21.91 per hour