Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage · 16 hours ago
QA Sanitation Technician
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
1+ years expNatural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is seeking a QA Sanitation Technician responsible for ensuring the sanitation of production machines and rooms while adhering to food safety requirements. The role involves performing cleaning, sanitation inspections, and maintaining inventory of sanitation supplies.
Dietary SupplementsHealth CareRetail
Responsibilities
Awareness of production schedules and change overs requiring machine disassembly
Disassembles, cleans and reassembles production machines and related equipment to keep production on schedule
Performs post-sanitation inspections of production equipment
Washes containers, tubs and utensils for production
Maintains sanitation logs of equipment, floors, walls and any other daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules for production and storage areas
Operates baler for recycling of cardboard and plastic
Operates floor scrubber as needed
Maintains dust control in the machine areas
Maintains adequate inventory of cleaning supplies
Performs all duties in compliance with company SSOPs
Maintains grounds free of litter and debris
Assists QA with any sanitation or food safety related duties
Any other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Current valid driver's license with reliable transportation is required
1 year experience in food production sanitation required
Ability to read, write and speak English clearly and concisely
Strong communication skills to work with various members of staff and management
Able to work in different seasonal climates and temperature changes
Flexible to schedule changes
Excellent attention to detail and able to meet all deadlines
Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs, repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs
Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs
Requires the use of both arms and both hands with full range of motion
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, twist, push and pull on an occasional basis
Must be able to kneel, squat, and climb as needed
Must be able to reach overhead and away from the body
Must be able to walk and stand for at least 90% of the time
Preferred
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred
Forklift experience preferred
Benefits
Birthday Bonus Pay
Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
Paid Nutrition Education
Good4u Crew Member Discount
{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
Health and Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
Company
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
For more than 60 years, Natural Grocers has combined the affordability of natural groceries and supplements with free health and nutrition education.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-07-25IPO
Leadership Team
Todd Dissinger
Chief Financial Officer
Meaghan Scull
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2026-01-06
2026-01-06
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