Sanitation Worker

Role Summary The Janitor / Sanitation Specialist maintains a clean, safe, and audit-ready Grower / Processor facility.

This role performs daily housekeeping and janitorial tasks; manages laundry for scrubs and uniforms; executes cannabis-specific sanitation (rooms, tools, equipment) using approved chemicals; and supports compliant waste handling and disposal.

Works across cultivation, post-harvest / cure, extraction-adjacent areas, packaging, warehouse / vault, offices, restrooms, and common spaces—following SOPs, safety rules, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities General Housekeeping :

• Janitorial Clean and restock restrooms and break areas; sweep / mop floors; dust / clean surfaces and high-touch points; remove trash and recyclables.  Maintain entrances, hallways, offices, and common areas to 5S standards; stage supplies (liners, towels, soap, sanitizer).
• Production-Area Sanitation (Cannabis-Specific) Sanitize processing rooms (dry, cure, trim, packaging) and cultivation support spaces per frequency (daily / weekly / deep clean).
• Clean equipment exteriors, carts, bins, tables, and drains; follow validated dilutions / contact times and color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination.
• Document all sanitation tasks on approved logs; support line-clearance cleaning between strains / lots as scheduled.
• Laundry (Scrubs & Uniforms)  Collect, launder, dry, and stage clean garments; manage size assortments and par levels; operate machines safely and maintain filters / chemicals.  Segregate soiled vs. clean; follow contamination-control practices; log loads and chemical usage.
• Waste Handling & Disposal.
• Segregate general waste, recyclables, and cannabis process waste per SOPs; ensure containers are labeled, closed, and staged in designated areas.
• Assist with rendering cannabis waste non-consumable (e.g., mixing with non-usable material) under supervision; complete required logs and transfers.
• Coordinate pickups with Facilities or licensed vendors; keep staging areas tidy and compliant.
• Chemical Management & Safety Mix and label sanitation chemicals to spec (no off-label use); maintain SDS access and secondary container labels.  Use required PPE; practice safe lifting / ergonomics; place wet-floor signage; report hazards immediately.
• Documentation & Communication  Complete sanitation, laundry, and waste logs accurately and on time; support audits with clean, current records.  Communicate low stock, equipment issues (vacuums, washers, autoscrubbers), or room access conflicts to the Manager promptly.
• Qualifications 1+ year janitorial / housekeeping or sanitation experience in manufacturing, food / CPG, healthcare, or cannabis preferred.
• Able to read / follow SOPs, dilution charts, and SDS; basic recordkeeping on paper or tablet.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded; excellent attendance and time management.
• Physical & Schedule Requirements Stand / walk for extended periods; lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs; frequent bending / reaching.

Work in varied environments :