Machine Cleaner - Nights

About the role

The Machine Cleaner is responsible for using approved detergents and sanitation methods to clean and sanitize processing and packaging equipment, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for the production of quality food products. This role ensures that equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized in accordance with established food manufacturing regulations and all applicable government sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant cleaning tasks as outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule and maintain general housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
• Safely operate powered cleaning equipment, including lifts and boom lifts, scissor lifts, pressure washers, foam applicators, steamers, compactors, motors, and other manual or non‑mechanized tools.
• Work at heights of up to 40 feet using lifts or booms, work in subzero temperatures (with PPE provided), and perform tasks in confined spaces.
• Work independently, maintain a high level of efficiency, and learn and follow proper Allergen Elimination Procedures.
• Work on assigned sanitation team, completing tasks outlined in the Master Sanitation Schedule for assigned production equipment and areas.
• Develop working knowledge of all production areas, including Cake, Pastry, and Toast, to support facility needs as required.
• Adapt assignments based on relative crewing and operational needs across the facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1‑year production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate powered cleaning equipment (lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, pressure washers, foam applicators, steamers, compactors, motors, etc.).
• Capability to work at heights up to 40 feet, in subzero temperatures, and in confined spaces.
• Strong independent work ethic, efficiency, and willingness to learn Allergen Elimination Procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and 401(k) plans.
• Wellness benefits available from the first day of employment.

Schedule

Shifts run from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM (12‑hour shifts) on a rotating two‑week schedule:

• Week 1: Sun Off, Mon Work, Tue Work, Wed Off, Thu Off, Fri Work, Sat Work
• Week 2: Sun Work, Mon Off, Tue Off, Wed Work, Thu Work, Fri Off, Sat Off