Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for a Plant Sanitarian to join our team to perform hands-on sanitation tasks such as the cleaning of equipment and other areas of the facility as designated by the lead and/or supervisor using approved sanitation chemicals. This individual will perform tasks in wet, hot and humid environments. The use of stairs, ladders, and has the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours and times, including weekends. The home shift for this position will be third (3rd) shift. The sanitarian role is flexible and conforms to the seasonal production schedule and environment.
What you’ll do:
- Effectively follow Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
- Assemble and disassemble equipment using various hand and power tools
- Have knowledge of cleaning with chemical use and purpose
- Document completion of tasks on respective master Sanitation schedule
- Ability to drive a Genie Boom, operate a scissor lift, floor scrubber, power washer/ice blaster
What you’ll bring:
- Adaptability to do different activities each day with strong attention to detail
- Interest in being a part of an effective and productive manufacturing process
- Ability to read, write with desire to continually learn and improve
- Knowledge of Industrial Safety and Hygiene guideline with previous experience in plant production sites with added plus of exposure to food industry
What you’ll get:
- Excellent salary and benefits
- A safe environment to do your work and support from the management teams
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.
The hourly rate for this position is $20.70 per hour USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at the Turlock, California facility and must reside in the area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies and will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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Skills Required
- Follow Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
- Assemble and disassemble equipment using hand and power tools
- Knowledge of cleaning with chemical use and purpose
- Document completion of tasks on master sanitation schedule
- Ability to drive a Genie Boom and operate a scissor lift, floor scrubber, power washer/ice blaster
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends; third shift
- Ability to work in wet, hot, and humid environments
- Ability to read and write
- Knowledge of Industrial Safety and Hygiene guidelines
- Previous experience in plant production sites
- Exposure to food industry
- Authorized to work in the US without employment visa sponsorship
- Reside in or be willing to commute to Turlock, California facility
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
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What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com






