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$19.75 / HR - Sanitation Tech - 3rd Shift - Grand Rapids Location

Kent Quality Foods

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USPosted Aug 4, 2026

Job description

Kent Quality Foods is a family-owned business operating in an environment of respect and recognition for a job well done!

We are now hiring people for our 3rd shift Sanitation crewfor ourGrand RapidsLocation**.**

STARTING WAGE $16.50 an Hour + $3.00 Shift Premium+$1.00 Attendance Bonus + bonuses + overtime opportunity + full benefits + outstanding team environment.

Please visit us at KQF.com to apply for this position.

This position is responsible for carrying out and verifying sanitation such as cleaning equipment/Machines by the removal of meat debris and greases using high pressure hoses, etc. to ensure a safe and clean start up for the production team the next day. You must operate safely and in compliance with food safety and GMP standards.

Schedule: 10:00pm - 06:00am

  • This position may work weekends, schedule is subject to change based on department and company needs. *

General Outline of Responsibilities

  • Ensures equipment is operating properly and safely.

  • Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment.

  • Maintains the entire work area in a clean and orderly condition.

  • Accurately document work performed (varies by task).

  • Assist in cross-training team members and co-workers as assigned.

  • Required to follow all safety requirements including L.O.T.O. (Lock Out Tag Out), and the proper use of P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).

  • Must possess good communication skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Mix and prep chemicals for sanitation activities in accordance with company specifications; ensure correct amounts are being used.

  • Willing to work overtime and Saturdays if needed.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

General Outline of Duties

  • General work area cleanup using a shovel and squeegee.

  • Securely cover control screens and general control panels.

  • Effectively rinse equipment of meat debris and light greases.

  • Safely and independently mix chemicals for foaming process. Adequately apply cleaning detergents to equipment.

  • Thoroughly rinse equipment of all cleaning agents.

  • *Equipment Inspection (General Duties Continued) *
  • Primary: Thoroughly perform a post sanitation inspection of cleaned equipment.

  • Secondary: Perform pre-operational inspection of cleaned equipment with a designated quality assurance pre-op technician.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to frequently climb stairs. In addition, must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50lbs repeatedly.

Kent Quality Foods is a family-owned business operating in an environment of respect and recognition for a job well done!

We are now hiring people for our 3rd shift Sanitation crewfor ourGrand RapidsLocation**.**

STARTING WAGE $16.50 an Hour + $3.00 Shift Premium+$1.00 Attendance Bonus + bonuses + overtime opportunity + full benefits + outstanding team environment.

Please visit us at KQF.com to apply for this position.

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