Sanitation Technician

Ventura Foods

. Clean and sanitize processing equipment and production and receiving areas .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesJunior💰 $34,425 - $41,930 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanitation practices within food manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA standards while effectively operating sanitation equipment and maintaining production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sanitation ExperienceGMP ComplianceHACCP KnowledgeForklift OperationMechanical Aptitude

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Hard Skills

Sanitation ProceduresBasic MathSanitation Record KeepingEquipment CleaningProduction Efficiency Assistance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTraining New HiresProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ForkliftHand LiftSanitation Chemicals

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyQuality ControlFSMASQFGMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clean and sanitize processing equipment and production and receiving areas
Remove lint, dust, oil, and grease from production equipment, removing and reassembling parts as needed
Clean overhead pipes, conveyors, processing tanks, and vats
Clean or change filters as required
Assist with daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties
Assist with maintenance of sanitation-related equipment
Clean floors using sanitation chemicals
Transport trash and other waste to the disposal area
Participate in training new hires and/or transfers
Complete required paperwork accurately and timely
Comply with GMP, safety, quality, food safety, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA procedures
Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials
Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent experience
1 year of experience
Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred
Must be able to read work instructions
Ability to complete sanitation records
Basic math required for the role
Mechanical aptitude
Good hand & eye coordination
Good written and verbal communication skills
Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines
Ability to comply with GMP, safety procedures, company policies, quality policies, HACCP, SQF code, and FSMA requirements
Ability to operate a forklift or hand lift as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth opportunities
Training
Safe environment
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)