Sanitation Worker III /1st Shift bei JBSS Inc.

Summary:

 Experienced sanitation professional with 3+ years of plant sanitation and equipment cleaning. Skilled in operating industrial machinery, leading large-scale cleaning projects, and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards. Known for strong teamwork, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Function Of The Position:

• Perform sanitation duties across plant areas and equipment, including refuse removal.

• Operate machinery such as floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, wash cabinets, cop tanks, walkers, walker stackers, electric pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and forklifts (stand-up and sit-down).

• Utilize tools including brooms, brushes, spray bottles, mops, squeegees, water guns, air guns, and vacuums.

• Apply industrial-strength cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers; assemble and disassemble equipment for thorough cleaning.

• Lead major cleaning projects (e.g., allergen/kosher cleaning, caustic boils, Cold Jet deep dives).

• Train team members on occupational hazards and safe work practices.

• Maintain accurate sanitation logs and records.

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/fraud, and regulatory requirements.

• Report food safety and quality issues promptly to management.

• Support safety culture by practicing safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and conducting safety observations.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 1–3 years of sanitation or equivalent work experience.

• Licenses: Level III Power Equipment License (JBSS issued).

• Skills:

  • Strong manual dexterity and vision

  • Proficient in safe use of Cold Jet equipment

  • Knowledge of industrial cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers

  • Basic math skills

Additional Information

• Subject to mandatory overtime based on business needs.

• May train Level I–III Sanitation Workers.

• In absence, duties covered by Department Manager or equally qualified personnel.

• No direct supervisory responsibility.

JBSS is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.