Sanitation Technician
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Golden, CO, United States
Job Summary
The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. The role follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and includes cleaning to keep production on schedule, performing sanitation inspections, maintaining inventory of supplies, and completing all required documentation.
USD $23.00/Hr.
Responsibilities
Awareness of production schedules and changeovers requiring machine disassembly.
Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule.
Performs post‑sanitation inspections of production equipment.
Washes containers, tubs, and utensils for production.
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls, and any other daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas.
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic.
Operates floor scrubber as needed.
Maintains dust control in the machine areas.
Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs.
Maintains grounds free of litter and debris.
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties.
Any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Current valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required.
1 year experience in food production sanitation required.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and concisely.
Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management.
Ability to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes.
Flexible to schedule changes; forklift experience preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet all deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.; requires use of both arms and hands with full range of motion.
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull occasionally.
Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed.
Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body.
Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time.
Benefits
All Crew Members:
Birthday Bonus Pay.
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually).
Holiday Pay for 5 holidays.
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure.
Paid Nutrition Education.
good4u Crew Member Discount.
20Power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program).
Regular, scheduled pay increases.
Advancement opportunities and career development.
Health and wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Program.
Full‑time Crew Members (30+ hours/wk):
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Paid medical leave (through company paid short‑term disability insurance).
Company paid short‑term disability insurance.
Company paid life insurance.
Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long‑term disability insurance, term life insurance.
Retirement savings plan (401k) with discretionary company match.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
Health savings account (HSA) with company match.
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is the belief that all people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing. We honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization. Our crew is diverse in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age, and we welcome everyone who would like to join us.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.; pushing or pulling up to 30 lbs.; using computer for data entry constantly; sitting, using fine motor manipulations, and reaching outward constantly; frequently gripping, bending, twisting, and turning; occasionally walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above chest.
Work may be with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
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The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. The role follows Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and includes cleaning to keep production on schedule, performing sanitation inspections, maintaining inventory of supplies, and completing all required documentation.
USD $23.00/Hr.
Responsibilities
Awareness of production schedules and changeovers requiring machine disassembly.
Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule.
Performs post‑sanitation inspections of production equipment.
Washes containers, tubs, and utensils for production.
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls, and any other daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas.
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic.
Operates floor scrubber as needed.
Maintains dust control in the machine areas.
Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies.
Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs.
Maintains grounds free of litter and debris.
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties.
Any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Current valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required.
1 year experience in food production sanitation required.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred.
Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and concisely.
Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management.
Ability to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes.
Flexible to schedule changes; forklift experience preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet all deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs.; requires use of both arms and hands with full range of motion.
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull occasionally.
Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed.
Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body.
Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time.
Benefits
All Crew Members:
Birthday Bonus Pay.
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually).
Holiday Pay for 5 holidays.
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that increases with tenure.
Paid Nutrition Education.
good4u Crew Member Discount.
20Power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program).
Regular, scheduled pay increases.
Advancement opportunities and career development.
Health and wellness program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Program.
Full‑time Crew Members (30+ hours/wk):
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Paid medical leave (through company paid short‑term disability insurance).
Company paid short‑term disability insurance.
Company paid life insurance.
Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long‑term disability insurance, term life insurance.
Retirement savings plan (401k) with discretionary company match.
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA).
Health savings account (HSA) with company match.
Diversity Statement
At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is the belief that all people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing. We honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization. Our crew is diverse in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age, and we welcome everyone who would like to join us.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.; pushing or pulling up to 30 lbs.; using computer for data entry constantly; sitting, using fine motor manipulations, and reaching outward constantly; frequently gripping, bending, twisting, and turning; occasionally walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, and reaching above chest.
Work may be with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
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