Plant Sanitation and Hygienic Services Technician

Plant Sanitation and Hygienic Services Technician Roskam Foods - 2.7 Kentwood, MI Job Details $20 - $23 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Incident reporting compliance Chemical handling safety procedures Adverse event reporting Food allergen awareness Basic math Chemical handling GMP Food safety sanitizing procedures HACCP Auto scrubber for floor cleaning Manual cleaning and decontamination technique Restroom cleaning Scissor lift Production documentation Entry level CIP (Clean-in-Place) Full Job Description Are you the detail‑driven hygiene pro our plant needs?

Imagine this:

a product changeover is scheduled, followed by a kosher run, and then a 100% allergen wash. You step in, align the cleaning matrix, document every step from pre‑op to MSS task completion, and get the line ready—confidently and safely. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, read on. Your mission Be the safety standard bearer: Enforce all food safety elements across the plant—no exceptions.

Make cleanliness visible:

Keep production areas and equipment, cafeteria, restrooms, walls, ceilings, and floors pristine—and extend that care to the outside grounds, including parking lots.

Master the tools:

Operate floor scrubbers and scissor lifts with confidence. If new areas or equipment become essential, you'll receive training and take ownership.

Document like a pro:

Support all line cleanups and complete records for pre‑operational inspections, adverse events, and MSS task completion. These are essential functions.

Handle chemicals correctly:

Use cleaning agents exactly as manufacturers specify—this is an essential function.

Own the cleaning matrix:

Execute requirements for changeovers, shutdowns, startups, periodicals, and specialized runs (100% organic, 100% wash, 100% allergen, kosher)—an essential function.

Raise the flag fast:

Report discrepancies to your supervisor or the Plant Sanitation Manager, including those tied to HACCP Programs, the Allergen Control Program, GMP findings, adverse events, and departmental interactions—an essential function. How you'll grow You will cross‑train across sanitation roles to support business needs—this is essential to the job and central to your development. Expect guided training as additional areas or equipment are designated essential by leadership. What you bring Comfort with basic math and practical reasoning. A flexible schedule, including availability for intercompany projects or weekend work when needed. Success looks like Every shift ends with a compliant, inspection‑ready environment, clear documentation, and zero doubt that food safety was enforced across the plant.