Sanitation Assistant Specialist - Nights

About the role

Under the direction of sanitation supervisors and specialists responsible for manual cleaning of support equipment, operation of COP process and completing sanitation processes on schedule within the manufacturing facilities. Responsible for following company food quality and safety standards as well as standard work and operating procedures. Work time is spent completing sanitation processes including support equipment, COP processes, and line work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization; emphasizes trust, integrity and respect.
• Adhere to all safe work procedures and practices; proactively identify safety issues, acknowledging safe and unsafe behaviors.
• Adhere to applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Execute sanitation and/or COP processes including breaking down, cleaning, and reassembly of general manufacturing or support equipment.
• Understand and effectively use all sanitation equipment and chemicals that support line sanitation.
• Perform established work practices (Standard Work/SOPs), Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), chemical titrations, and associated documentation.
• Use sound decision‑making skills in the execution of general sanitation duties based on documented processes and procedures.
• Assist in providing effective solutions to difficult problems by using logic and problem‑solving skills; develop critical thinking skills to find facts and define root cause.
• Exhibit strong individual responsibility towards delivery of team metrics relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Engage in personal development using company‑provided training, resources, programs, and experts.
• Train and develop workgroup members and new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 2 years solid and continuous work experience beyond an entry‑level role required.
• Experience in industrial sanitation and/or chemical handling preferred.
• Demonstrated stability in employment, limited unexplainable gaps in work history.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team‑oriented environment and experience leading people preferred; must demonstrate capability of providing direction to others.
• Quality‑minded, conscientious, and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for entire 10‑12 hour shift required.
• Frequent squeezing of hands and squatting required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
• Ability to work in wet, hot, and slippery conditions throughout 10‑12 hour shift required.

Pay

Starting rate of $27.42/hr with pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Top rate of pay at 12 months is $30.46/hr. Nights receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Schedule

Nights. Approximate shift start time of 2:00 PM.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.