Sanitation Technician

Cacique Foods, LLC.

SUMMARY: The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facility surfaces in a manufacturing plant. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, supports production readiness, and maintains a hygienic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clean and sanitize equipment including vats, presses, cutters, conveyors, and packaging machines
Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures using appropriate chemical concentrations and temperatures
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning
Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and overhead piping
Conduct pre-operational inspections and complete sanitation logs.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and company sanitation protocols
Safely handle and store cleaning chemicals and supplies
Identify and report equipment damage or sanitation issues
Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs
Complete tasks according to the Master Sanitation Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma required
Minimum (1) one year of sanitation experience in food manufacturing preferred; dairy or cheese experience a plus
Ability to work in wet, humid, and cold environments
HACCP and GMP training
Forklift certification

Experience with CIP systems
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and safety data sheets (SDS)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
Capable of lifting to 50 lbs. and climbing on ladders and confined spaces
Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

Office environment usually quiet

Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, working around loud machinery and moving parts,
Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely