Ventura Foods

Sanitation Technician II

Ventura Foods
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36,759 - $44,965 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in sanitation practices within food manufacturing, including adherence to Food Safety policies and effective communication skills. Proficient in equipment cleaning, documentation, and training new personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sanitation ExperienceForklift OperationFood Safety ComplianceMechanical AptitudeTraining New Hires

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Keep all production and receiving areas clean
  • Clean and sanitize processing equipment
  • Maintain areas according to approved quality and sanitation procedures
  • Follow the Master Sanitation Schedule, including task record keeping
  • Document chemical concentrations, solution temperatures, and flow rates
  • Dispense the proper chemical in the correct amount for specific cleaning tasks
  • Inspect food processing equipment after cleaning
  • Disassemble and reassemble equipment
  • Power wash and sanitize equipment
  • Scrub on hands and knees; lift, carry, and push containers
  • Complete and attach UMI tags on equipment as needed
  • Train new hires and/or transfers
  • Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Transport materials and/or chemicals using a forklift or hand lift as needed
  • Complete additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years sanitation experience
  • Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred
  • Good reading and math skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and good hand-eye coordination
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines
  • Must be forklift or hand lift trained to transport materials and/or chemicals as needed
  • Ability to follow Food Safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and FSMA and associated Preventative Controls
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and complete paperwork accurately and timely

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

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Hard Skills
Cleaning EquipmentSanitization ProceduresChemical DispensingTask Record KeepingFood Processing InspectionDisassembly and ReassemblyPower WashingDocumentation of Chemical ConcentrationsFlow Rate MeasurementGood Manufacturing Practices
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingTime Management
Tools & Technologies
ForkliftHand Lift
Industry Keywords
SQF CodeFSMAPreventative ControlsFood ManufacturingQuality Procedures