Sanitation Operator - Core

About the role

The Sanitation Operator – Core is responsible for inspecting, training, and following the American Dairy Association, United States Department of Agriculture, American Institute of Baking, and Food and Drug Administration guidelines, as well as company policies. The role sanitizes assigned equipment according to FDA and USDA regulations, quality specifications, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, and sanitize plant equipment and designated outdoor areas following strict food‑safety and GMP guidelines using power tools and cleaning chemicals.
• Safely dispense and store cleaning chemicals, smocks, and gloves while adhering to PPE standards and established facility guidelines.
• Perform ATP testing, maintain accurate testing logs, and complete all required digital and hard‑copy documentation for compliance.
• Operate around large processing equipment, transport heavy objects (using appropriate machinery), and consistently work in wet environments with varying temperatures.
• Participate in all mandatory safety and quality training, provide backup to sanitation and production teams, and ensure ongoing compliance with facility standards.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration.
• Engage in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience with chemical safety practices in an industrial manufacturing setting (food manufacturing preferred).
• Sanitation experience within the last five years.
• Certifications in forklift, high‑lift, and articulated (boom) lift preferred or ability to obtain certifications.
• Continuous learning mindset and quick adaptation to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Strong technical ability with a digital‑first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Clear communication with all organizational levels; ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and complete documentation independently in English.
• Attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Physical capability to meet job demands and a positive, team‑focused attitude.
• Adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills for independent or collaborative work.
• Physical ability to bend frequently and lift objects up to 50 lb, and proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• 401(k) match up to 6%.
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days, and maternity/paternity leave.
• Set schedule/overtime allowances.
• Education reimbursement.
• Well‑being programs including vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.
• Additional benefits details provided during the application process.

Pay

Starting at $29.30 USD hourly plus bonus eligibility and hourly pay differential for applicable shifts. Compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, training, and other organizational needs.

Schedule

Available shift: B Crew/AM Shift (6 AM – 6 PM) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule.