About this role
Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
Job Description
Date:10/12/2026
Job Title: Sanitation Technician
Corporate Compensation to Complete
Job Code:
Level:
FLSA Status: E
Job Family/Function: 6A273194 Sanitation Tech
FLSA Exemption Test: Administrative
Reports To: Jess Dieffenbacher
Direct Reports? No
Job Summary
This role is part of the master sanitation team that is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the manufacturing infrastructure of the plant to maintain a clean environment for producing and packaging high-quality snack products. This role reports to the Quality Assurance & Sanitation Supervisor.
Essential Job Duties
- Performs plant cleaning and sanitizing following the Master Sanitation Schedule
- Learns and follows plant safety rules and GMPs, setting a good example for other employees and reporting any job-related injuries
- Must be able to work safely at heights greater than 4 feet following all safety protocols
- Works independently and efficiently for periods of time with no direct supervision
- Helps to maintain general housekeeping in all interior and exterior areas of the building
- Utilizes powered cleaning equipment that may include powered lifts, scissors lifts, power washers, foam applicators, steamers, automatic compactors, motors and various non-mechanized equipment
- Operates Powered Industrial Equipment such as a floor jack, trash compactor, scissor lift, boom lift, or floor scrubber in a safe and knowledgeable manner
- Handles cleaning and sanitizing equipment with care and routinely identifies and escalates defective equipment
- Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Learns about the Allergens handled at this location and assists in allergen cleaning, as needed
- Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with OSHA, plant defined GMP's, or when directed by a supervisor
- Participates in all required safety training, team development programs, and plant initiatives
- Reads (Safety Data Sheets) information and preparation and use chemical cleaning agents in a manner consistent with the manufacturer's recommendations
- Assists in spill containment caused by various events, as needed
- Assists pest control technicians by noting and communicating pest activity
- Completes Lock-out Tag-out and BBP (blood borne pathogens) training
- Disposes of all waste in the proper locations (metals, food debris, recycling, etc.)
- Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives such as 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain)
- Mixes and handles chemical concentrates and performs chemical titrations
- Records and updates data and information into cleaning and sanitizing software and Microsoft Excel sheets
- Communicates clearly with others and knows how to give and accept constructive feedback
- May perform other duties as required
- Mandatory overtime may be required
- undefined Scope of Responsibility Responsible for sanitation work that is tracked and trended with plant and corporate level visibility Knowledge and Skill Requirements Understand the importance of safety in a food manufacturing environment. Understand the need to prevent cross-contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Records and updates data and information into cleaning and sanitizing software and Microsoft Excel sheets. Communicates clearly with others and knows how to give and accept constructive feedback. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required Professional Licenses or Certifications Prior sanitation training and certificates are nice to have Physical Demands Weight Handling:Must be able to push, pull, and lift occasional heavy loads (50 lbs.) Sitting: OccasionallyStanding: Continuously Walking: Continuously Driving: Seldom Using hands: Continuously Climbing: Frequently Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently Talking, Hearing: Frequently Tasting, Smelling: Occasionally Work Environment This is a food manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the team member will work around moving machinery, Powered Industrial Equipment, and personnel foot traffic. The team member is exposed to hot, cold, and refrigerated conditions, loud noise, food debris and dust, and wet floors which may become slippery. Team members must be aware of their surroundings. Travel Required Seldom. However, traveling might occasionally be required for training purposes.
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.