Sanitation Worker
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Job Location:
Bellingham, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 23 - 25
Posted on:
12-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SUMMARY
The Sanitation Worker plays a critical role in maintaining cleanliness safety and regulatory compliance within Northline Seafoods Head & Gut processing operations. This position is responsible for ensuring all equipment processing areas and workstations meet company standards and regulatory requirements supporting a safe and efficient production environment.
This is a temporary position for our winter processing operations with potential for continued employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment conveyor lines floors drains and work surfaces in the Head & Gut facility.
- Follow established cleaning procedures including rinsing foaming scrubbing and sanitizing using approved chemicals and equipment.
- Safely disassemble and reassemble machinery for thorough cleaning ensuring no equipment damage.
- Monitor chemical concentrations and usage; maintain accurate sanitation records.
- Dispose of waste and by-products in compliance with environmental and food safety regulations.
- Inspect cleaned areas to verify sanitation and readiness for production.
- Report safety hazards equipment malfunctions or sanitation issues to supervisors.
- Follow all OSHA FDA USDA and company safety policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to meet sanitation requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Knowledge of safe handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Previous experience in food processing or industrial sanitation.
- Familiarity with HACCP GMPs and other food safety standards.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposure to cold and wet conditions typical of seafood processing plants.
- Requires personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves boots eye protection and rain gear.
- Schedule may include nights weekends and overtime during peak production periods.
- Physically able to stand for long periods lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to work in a cold wet and fast-paced environment for extended periods.
DISCLAIMER
The above is not intended to list all possible essential functions or requirements as they are subject to change. The employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet the physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these requirements.
Northline Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin veteran or disability status.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- Industrial Cleaning
- Warehouse Experience
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Processing
- Sanitation
- Custodial Experience
- Food Production Experience
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
About Company
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