Sanitation Specialist

Position Summary The Sanitation Specialist is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all areas of our food production facility to ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work environment. This role includes cleaning production equipment, workspaces, common areas, and restrooms while following all food safety and employee safety procedures. The Sanitation Specialist will also monitor and restock sanitation supplies and complete required food safety and quality documentation.

Essential Responsibilities Clean and sanitize all areas of the food production facility

Clean and sanitize production equipment, floors, walls, work surfaces, and other food contact areas

Clean break rooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas

Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and restock as needed

Prepare and use cleaning chemicals according to company procedures

Complete required food safety and quality documentation accurately

Follow all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Previous sanitation, or industrial cleaning experience preferred

Food safety certifications or licenses as required

Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, including proper preparation and dilution

Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness

Physical Requirements Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Stand, bend, lift, and move throughout 8+ hour shifts

Comfortable working in both hot and cold environments

Able to work in a fast-paced production setting

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first month after hire

401(k)

Paid birthday off

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Company equity that vests over four years

Tovala oven and discounted meal plan after 90 days

Our Values Put the Team First: We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.

Get S#!t Done (Well): We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we're able to do.

Connect the Dots: We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.

Be Direct: We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so. Embrace the Obstacles: We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism. Champion the Customer: We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions.

At Tovala we're committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here.