Sanitation Technician

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Salem, OR 97302
Pay: $17.25 Hourly
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Status: Open

Description

Sanitation Technician

Looking for a fast-paced, active role? Join our team as a Palletizer and help stack, organize, and prepare products for shipment while working with a strong, supportive crew!

Company Profile

A large-scale food manufacturing company.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Sanitation Technician Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $17.25 to $19.25 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • Weekend work required
  • Third Shift (Sunday through Saturday from 10:00pm to 06:30am)
  • 1st Shift: 6AM-2:30PM
  • 2nd Shift: 2PM-10:30PM
  • 3rd Shift:10PM-3:30AM
  • Transports pallets from the packaging line to the distribution center
  • Delivers empty pallets to the production line
  • Delivers packaging materials to the production line
  • Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines
  • Ensures electric jacks are in working order and reports problems to the maintenance department
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area. 
  • Follows company safety guidelines

Sanitation Technician Qualifications:

  • Previous sanitation, food production, or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures
  • Experience using cleaning equipment, chemicals, pressure washers, and hand tools preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, safe work environment
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including standing, bending, reaching, and repetitive movement
  • Comfortable working in wet, cold, or fast-paced production environments
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), PPE requirements, and company safety standards
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights or weekends if needed
  • Ability to read and understand basic work instructions and safety guidelines
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Albany, OR

3515 Pacific Blvd. SW

Albany, OR 97321

(541) 928-7093

Albany.OR@elwoodstaffing.com

Qualifications

*See above for qualifications

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