Experienced Sanitation Technician – Overnight Shift (Temp-to-Perm)
Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pay Rate:
$19–$21 per hour, based on experience
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm
Schedule:
Overnight Shift | 8:30 PM – 4:30 AM
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sanitation Technician to support overnight cleaning and sanitation operations at a manufacturing facility in Poughkeepsie, NY. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean, safe, and production-ready plant environment by performing routine and deep cleaning of equipment and work areas. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for reliable candidates with prior manufacturing or industrial sanitation experience.
Sanitation Technician Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize manufacturing equipment and production areas to meet plant safety and sanitation standards
- Perform basic equipment disassembly and reassembly for cleaning when trained and authorized
- Remove residue, debris, oils, and buildup using approved tools, chemicals, and procedures
- Complete deep-clean tasks on scheduled rotations, including hard-to-reach areas
- Maintain cleanliness of floors, walls, drains, and common plant areas
- Safely prepare, measure, and use industrial cleaning chemicals while following SDS and PPE requirements
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine safety protocols during sanitation activities
- Accurately complete sanitation logs and required documentation
- Identify and report damaged equipment, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns
- Coordinate sanitation tasks with production and maintenance teams to support next-shift start-up
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality on the overnight shift
Qualifications & Experience:
- Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, or plant sanitation, preferably cleaning production equipment or machinery
- Comfortable working with industrial cleaners and chemical solutions, following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and PPE requirements
- Ability to safely perform basic equipment tear-down and reassembly for cleaning (training provided as applicable)
- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine safety procedures is a plus
- Ability to work independently on an overnight shift and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to cleanliness, safety, and quality standards
- Reliable attendance and punctuality; sanitation is time-sensitive and impacts production schedules
- Physically able to stand and walk for long periods, bend, reach, kneel, climb ladders/steps, and lift or move supplies (up to -50 lbs. as needed)
- Experience in food, beverage, chemical, plastics, or high-volume manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using industrial cleaning equipment (floor scrubbers, pressure washers, foamers) is a plus
Why This Opportunity?
- Competitive overnight pay
- Stable overnight schedule
- Temp-to-perm pathway
- Hands-on role critical to plant safety and production success
- Opportunity to work in a structured manufacturing environment
Apply Now!
If you have industrial or manufacturing sanitation experience and are looking for a steady overnight position in Poughkeepsie, NY, apply today for immediate consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
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