1142 Food Safety Sanitor- 7-8-2026

San Diego, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

basic life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Job Description

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are leaders in providing food safety solutions tailored to the food processing industry across North America. With over 50 years of experience and a dedicated team exceeding 10,000 members, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and supports operations in over 250 plants. This extensive network ensures that Fortrex remains at the forefront of food safety, contract sanitation, and chemistry services, building long-lasting partnerships rooted in trust, reliability, and excellence. The company's mission centers on protecting the food supply to allow families everywhere to eat without fear, emphasizing safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Food Safety Sanitor to join our team. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety within food production environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing sanitation labor, following the standardized eight-step sanitation process, and complying with all food safety and workplace safety policies. This position requires working cooperatively with leads and management, lifting equipment, using personal protective equipment, and managing chemical exposures safely. The Food Safety Sanitor must have the ability to work under varying temperature conditions, from hot to cold environments, and stand or crouch for extended periods. Your contributions are vital to ensuring that our plants operate in a safe, sanitary manner, ultimately supporting the delivery of top-quality food products to consumers. Safety awareness, attention to detail, and accountability are essential traits for success in this role. The position offers opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and holidays, and employee assistance programs. Fortrex and Safe Foods are proud to be equal opportunity employers committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. If you are passionate about food safety and committed to upholding rigorous sanitation standards, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to protect what matters most – the safety and health of the people who consume our products.

Job Requirements

must be 18 years of age or older
ability to comply with all safety regulations
ability to stand, lift, and crouch for extended periods
ability to work in wet, hot, or cold environments while wearing PPE
basic communication skills
willingness to follow instructions and cooperate with management
no restrictions that would prevent chemical handling or use of lock-out tag-out procedures

Job Qualifications

ability to take direction and instruction from managers
safety awareness and strong attention to detail
ability to work effectively in fluctuating temperature environments
prior experience in sanitation or food safety roles preferred
strong work ethic and accountability for own actions
ability to wear and properly use personal protective equipment
good physical stamina for manual labor
commitment to teamwork and collaboration

Job Duties

perform the eight-step sanitation process
comply with all food safety and safety policies and procedures
work cooperatively with leads and management to ensure proper sanitation
frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers
wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, face shields, eye goggles, aprons, boots, and safety glasses
safely handle exposure to chemicals with required PPE
perform tasks involving standing, lifting, and crouching for long periods
use lock-out tag-out procedures
perform other duties as assigned