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Position range in Panhandle $21k - $26k Per Year Sanitation Technician
Cacique Foods LLC
Occupation:
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Location:
Amarillo, TX - 79118
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
Posted:
05/11/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
05/15/2026
Expires:
06/10/2026
Job #: 17012974
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Benefits Help for .
SANITATION TECHNICIAN
Regular Full-Time
Amarillo, TX, US 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
Occasionally required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
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