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 hiring a Plant Sanitarian in Livingston, CA. If you're someone who takes pride in operating with precision, enjoys working in a hands-on environment, and thrives in a team-focused setting, this opportunity is for you. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, and who are eager to be part of a collaborative workplace. This position requires on-site presence and the flexibility to work various shifts, including overtime with short notice.
What you’ll do
- Perform hands-on sanitation tasks including the cleaning of equipment and other areas of the facility
- Identify and communicate process issues or risks to help improve operations
- Follow standardized work instructions while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Support and contribute to cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the work area
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities with leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve systems and procedures
- Adapt to various shifts and respond to overtime requests when needed and perform other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on experience to work with hazardous chemicals
- Experience in documenting completion of tasks per respective master sanitation schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work in places up to 30' high
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in tight, wet, hot, humid and confined spaces
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment using various hand and power tools
- A flexible mindset with the willingness to work different shifts or extended hours
- The Capacity to perform Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures, drive a forklift, Genie Boom and scissor lift
- Skills to operate a power washer and floor scrubber
- Ability to twist and bend down to reach under and between equipment
What you’ll get
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
- 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 business unit is located in Livingston, California.
The pay for this position is $22.02/hour. 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.
SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Livingston, CA and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we 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
- Authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
- On-site presence in Livingston, CA and willingness to commute (no relocation assistance)
- Hands-on experience working with hazardous chemicals
- Experience documenting completion of tasks per master sanitation schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights up to 30 feet
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in tight, wet, hot, humid, and confined spaces
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to assemble and disassemble equipment using hand and power tools
- Willingness to work various shifts, including overtime on short notice
- Ability to perform Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures
- Ability to drive a forklift, operate a Genie boom and scissor lift
- Ability to operate a power washer and floor scrubber
- Ability to twist and bend down to reach under and between equipment
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.
Sensient Technologies Insights
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








