Certified Sanitation Team Member

About the role

At Winland Foods, this full‑time Certified Sanitation Team Member position is located at 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010. You will support daily sanitation activities, ensure equipment cleanliness and food safety, maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA standards, and collaborate with team members to uphold the company’s values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine and non‑routine plant sanitation activities; ensure equipment is clean and food safe; perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on sanitation equipment.
• Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples; assist with chemical inventory control using FIFO practices; communicate sanitation results to other teams.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation; make recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals; provide backup coverage for multiple roles; share knowledge with peers; support training; assist with SOP development and training; facilitate cross‑departmental collaboration.
• Prepare accurate written documentation; participate in 5S efforts; assist in reviewing sanitation paperwork; work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues; act as 5S champion for the area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes; mechanical aptitude to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills; advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations; commitment to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, climb as needed; near and far visual acuity, some color perception, full range of hand/arm movement.

Skills

• Effective communication with co‑workers, supervisors, and others in English; ability to understand and respond to oral and written communications; communicate in writing as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members.
• Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with match
• STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
• HSA, FSA, EAP
• Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance
• Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
• Legal
• Critical Illness

Pay

$24.02 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential.

Schedule

10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., monthly rotating schedule as determined by management.