Job Description
I.Job Summary Overview of Position The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety within the production facility.This role involves the meticulous cleaning and sanitizing of all processing equipment, infrastructure--including floors, railings, and totes--and assigned work areas.Additionally, the technician must ensure regulatory compliance by accurately documenting daily sanitation checklists and proactively reporting operational findings or maintenance needs to the supervisor.Opportunity Highlights Communication:Ability to seamlessly transition between written SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and verbal instructions to ensure precise execution.Problem Solving:A focus on identifying operational bottlenecks or hygiene risks and collaborating on corrective actions.Accountability:Responsibility for monitoring work areas and promptly escalating any safety or quality deviations to the appropriate authorities II.Job Responsibilities 1.Clean and sanitize all machinery and production areas to ensure a food-safe environment.2.Manage and complete all tasks assigned within the Master Sanitation Schedule (Daily through Annual).3.Accurately document all sanitation activities in daily logs to ensure 100% traceability.4.Safely handle and monitor cleaning chemicals, ensuring proper dilution and usage rates.5.Maintain a safety-first mindset by following all company safety policies and hazard communication guidelines.6.Maintain the physical stamina required to stand for full shifts and safely lift up to 40 lbs to ensure all equipment or facility areas are reached and cleaned thoroughly.III.Scope The Sanitation Technician plays a key role in maintaining compliance across assigned production zones, which may include responsibility for cleaning cycles on multiple lines, machines, or facility areas each shift.Though the position does not manage a team or budget, its performance directly influences the company's ability to meet internal quality targets and external regulatory requirements.This individual must interpret and execute complex written and verbal directions, identify emerging sanitation issues, and contribute to root-cause analysis when deviations occur.They are responsible for escalating any operational, safety, or equipment-related occurrences to supervisors to protect product integrity and ensure consistent, audit-ready facility conditions.IV.Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities Education:High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Experience:3-6 months of related industrial cleaning or manufacturing experience preferred; previous experience in a food manufacturing (GMP) environment is highly desirable.Chemical & Equipment Safety :Must be comfortable handling industrial cleaning chemicals and operating sanitation machinery in accordance with safety protocols.Mechanical Aptitude:Basic mechanical understanding to safely disassemble and reassemble equipment parts for deep cleaning.Mathematical Proficiency:Basic math skills required for measuring chemical concentrations and documenting production data.Communication:Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret instructions and complete daily compliance logs.Physical Capability:Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs regularly throughout the shift.Core Competencies:Demonstrates a high level of initiative, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to taking ownership of results to ensure facility standards are met.At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do! We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients.We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING.The Medifast culture is built on seven core values:integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity.These values aren't just words on a page - they are celebrated as a core part of the company's philosophy.We Lead By Mastering Relationships:We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.Being Innovative :We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.Simplifying:We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.Anticipating:We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.The salary range for this position is:$16.76 - $22.68 Medifast (NYSE:MED) is the health and wellness company known for its science-backed, coach-guided lifestyle system.Designed to help address the challenges of metabolic dysfunction, the company's holistic approach integrates personalized plans, scientifically developed products and a framework for habit creation -- all supported by a dedicated network of independent coaches.Driven to improve metabolic heal