Sanitation Technician - 1st Shift

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Sanitation Technician

Location: Goodyear, Arizona

Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Sunday - Thursday

Pay Rate: $20.45/hour

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE...

As a Sanitation Technician, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary food manufacturing environment. As part of the Master Sanitation team, you will clean and sanitize the plant's manufacturing infrastructure, helping prevent cross-contamination while supporting food safety, product quality, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Perform plant cleaning and sanitizing activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Follow all plant safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
• Work safely at heights greater than four feet while following required safety protocols.
• Work independently and efficiently for periods of time with limited direct supervision.
• Maintain general housekeeping throughout interior and exterior areas of the facility.
• Use powered and non-powered cleaning equipment, including power washers, foam applicators, steamers, compactors, motors, and other sanitation equipment.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Equipment such as pallet or floor jacks, trash compactors, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and floor scrubbers.
• Handle cleaning and sanitation equipment appropriately and identify and escalate defective equipment or maintenance concerns.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment and components as required.
• Learn about allergens handled at the facility and assist with allergen cleaning and cross-contact prevention as needed.
• Properly use and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA requirements, plant-defined GMPs, and established procedures.
• Read and follow Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer instructions when preparing and using chemical cleaning agents.
• Mix and handle chemical concentrates and perform chemical titrations following established procedures.
• Assist with spill containment and cleanup as needed.
• Support pest-control activities by identifying and communicating signs of pest activity.
• Properly sort and dispose of food debris, metals, recyclables, and other waste materials.
• Complete required safety and operational training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and bloodborne pathogens (BBP) training.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S practices: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• Record and update sanitation information in cleaning and sanitizing software and Microsoft Excel.
• Communicate clearly with team members and effectively give and receive constructive feedback.
• Report unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and workplace injuries promptly.
• Participate in required safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives.
• Support mandatory overtime and perform additional duties as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

• Quality Assurance & Sanitation Supervisor
• Master Sanitation Team
• Quality Assurance Team
• Production Team
• Maintenance Technicians
• Safety Team
• Pest Control Technicians
• Fellow Plant Team Members

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE... (MUST HAVE)

• High School Diploma or GED and/or at least one (1) year of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow safety requirements in a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of the importance of preventing cross-contamination of food, allergens, equipment, and food-contact surfaces.
• Ability to read and follow Safety Data Sheets, work instructions, sanitation procedures, and chemical preparation requirements.
• Ability to safely mix and handle chemical concentrates and perform chemical titrations after required training.
• Ability to work independently and complete assigned sanitation responsibilities according to established schedules.
• Ability to enter and update information in cleaning and sanitation software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Ability and willingness to complete required Lockout/Tagout, bloodborne pathogens, Powered Industrial Equipment, and plant safety training.
• Ability to safely work at heights greater than four feet.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, refrigerated, wet, noisy, and dusty manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to safely push, pull, and lift loads up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to support mandatory overtime as required.
• Ability to occasionally travel for training purposes.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE... (NICE TO HAVE)

• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment.
• Previous sanitation training or sanitation-related certifications.
• Experience working with a Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Experience with allergen cleaning and cross-contact prevention.
• Experience handling sanitation chemicals and performing chemical titrations.
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Equipment such as pallet or floor jacks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, compactors, or floor scrubbers.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA safety requirements, Lockout/Tagout, Safety Data Sheets, and bloodborne pathogens procedures.
• Experience using sanitation tracking software and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with 5S or other Continuous Improvement practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout the shift.
• Continuous use of hands while handling equipment, tools, and sanitation materials.
• Frequent climbing, stooping, and kneeling while performing sanitation activities.
• Ability to safely work at heights greater than four feet using required equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift occasional loads up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent talking and hearing and occasional sitting, tasting, and smelling as required by the role.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, Powered Industrial Equipment, and pedestrian traffic.
• Regular exposure to hot, cold, and refrigerated conditions, loud noise, food debris, dust, wet surfaces, and potentially slippery floors.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment while wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must maintain awareness of surroundings and follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
  
  

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.