Sanitation Technician, Contract

About Plenty

Plenty is on a mission to make fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables more accessible to everyone. Our cutting-edge indoor, vertical farms produce extraordinary yields using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need. Nutrient-rich, mouth-watering and locally grown, our crops help people, communities and our planet to be healthier and more resilient.

The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do this. We are a collaborative and innovative bunch. We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously. We’re down to Earth, we grow together, and we always find a way. Most importantly, we’re here to improve the lives of plants, people and our planet.  

About Role

Plenty is looking for a Sanitation Technician to join our Sanitation team! This is a vital role to the success of our Plant Science work being done in our state-of-the-art R&D Facility. The Sanitation Technician will ensure our plant factory is spotless and meets all Safety Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

What You'll Do

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Wear required and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• 100% adherence to all company established chemical, safety and cleaning policies and procedures
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Execute sanitation schedule: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Semi-Annual and Annual
• Able to use industrial cleaning chemicals and understand chemical safety and chemical handling procedures
• Sanitize and clean machines and machine parts using chemicals, high pressure hoses, spraying and scrubbing
• Reassemble machines as necessary
• Trash and recycling removal
• Sanitize plant floors, drains, walls, and shelves
• Perform record keeping and data tracking; responsible for completing the plant’s Master Sanitation Schedule
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goalsContinuously improve the sanitation process
• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies
• Ability to push and pull Bins that could range from 100+ pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple tasks at once 

What you’ll bring to the table

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• A minimum of 3+ years of related work experience. Previous experience working in the food service industry in food preparation, construction and/or plumbing is helpful but not required.
• Experience and knowledge in food sanitation operations, procedures, chemicals and program standards, preferably in a general food or manufacturing industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.
• Read and understand chemical labels.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including electronically.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to train, maintain and promote a safe work environment.
• Applicants must be willing to work Wednesday to Sunday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.