Entry Sanitation Team Member

At Winland Foods, our commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration shapes everything we do—from the food we make to the people who make it possible. As a Sanitation Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment. You’ll guide daily sanitation activities, support line employees, and help ensure our facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll not only keep our operations running smoothly but also model the values that define Winland—leading by example, fostering teamwork, and respecting the well-being of every employee. This is more than maintaining cleanliness—it’s about protecting the integrity of our products, supporting the success of your team, and contributing to Winland’s mission of delivering food experiences that delight consumers and earn their trust.

Schedule

3rd Shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday through Thursday.

Work Location: 4001 Salt Works Rd, Medina, NY 14103.

Pay

$20.75 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential (based on experience and other qualifications).

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Assist with routine and non‑routine plant sanitation activities; ensure equipment is clean and food‑safe.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: Follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples; assist with chemical inventory control using FIFO practices.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training: Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement: Prepare accurate written documentation; participate in 5S efforts.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: 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.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills: 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; computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures.)
• Safety & Compliance Knowledge: Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations; commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Teamwork, Communication & Leadership: Effective communication with co‑workers, supervisors, and others (primarily in English); ability to understand and respond to oral and written communications; work independently and collaboratively; provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
• Personal Attributes & Work Ethic: 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.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 90% of shift).
• Frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
• Normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including ability to distinguish colors for color‑coded containers.
• Must wear all required PPE per Employee Handbook, posted policies, or leadership direction.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including lock‑out/tag‑out and safe lifting techniques.
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on assigned area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.