Sanitation Technician - 2nd shift

Description

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong sense of teamwork?
You’re in the right place. At La Reina’s, our core values guide everything we do, and our people are at the heart of our success.

Join our team and work hands-on in a fast-paced food production environment, where you’ll play a key role in cleaning, resetting, and preparing our equipment for the next day’s success.

Job Summary:

The Sanitor 3 is a senior sanitation professional responsible for leading complex equipment cleaning and sanitation operations in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures all areas meet strict food safety standards, supports the training of team members, and drives continuous improvement. Will also serve as a backup Sanitation Lead when needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Shift differential (3rd shift)
• Shoe reimbursement
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Schedule:

• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Training will be conducted on the 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) for the first few weeks
• Sunday availability required for sanitation washdowns
• Must be flexible with a weekly changing schedule based on production needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, tools, and work areas following established procedures and schedules
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for deep cleaning in compliance with safety and sanitation standards
• Perform general housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and waste removal
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and sanitation tools per company and regulatory guidelines
• Lead sanitation activities to ensure all tasks are completed on time and properly documented
• Perform advanced cleaning of complex machinery, including detailed washdowns and reassembly
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness
• Train and mentor Sanitor Level 1 and Level 2 team members on proper techniques and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate sanitation records in compliance with food safety standards
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve sanitation issues
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and inventory levels
• Identify and implement improvements to sanitation processes and equipment cleanability
• Promote and enforce safety standards and a culture of accountability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2–3 years of sanitation or janitorial experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to read and follow written procedures
• Strong attention to detail; reliable, responsible, and self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays based on production needs
• Must be available for weekend work, as sanitation operations primarily occur during washdowns
• Willingness to rotate shifts and support team coverage as needed

Physical Demands & PPE:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods throughout the day
• Approximately 95% walking and 5% sitting
• May lift and move items weighing up to 50lbs occasionally
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions, cold, and hot temperatures
• Exposure to allergens, including wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Hard toe slip-resistant shoes, hairnet, beard net, and face mask/shield (if applicable), knee pads, apron, safety glasses, earplugs, bump hat, chemical-resistant boots, and gloves are required in the food manufacturing work areas.

Our Core Values— knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety guide everything we do, driving excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

More about La Reina:

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles, La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years. Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging.

From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law. EEO/AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina. The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.