Sanitation Operator - Shift

About the role

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences — together. With a customer‑first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, train and follow American Dairy Association, USDA, American Institute of Baking, FDA regulations and company policies.
• Sanitize assigned equipment according to FDA and USDA regulations, quality specifications and company policies.
• Safely dispense, titrate, store smocks, gloves, and cleaning chemicals per standards.
• Perform ATP testing, log results, and inspect manufacturing lines, equipment, and outdoor areas for sanitation compliance.
• Work safely around large processing equipment; use cleaning agents, power‑cleaning tools, and assist with transporting heavy objects using proper machinery.
• Accurately complete all required digital and/or hard‑copy documentation throughout the shift.
• Participate in safety and facility training, consistently adhere to PPE and GMP guidelines, and work effectively in wet environments with temperature variations.
• Operate in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, and vibration; perform prolonged standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 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 them.
• Continuous learning mindset and ability to adapt quickly 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 levels of the organization; follows written, oral, or diagram instructions and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Physical capability to meet job requirements, including frequent bending and lifting up to 50 lb, and proficiency in safely operating powered industrial vehicles.
• Positive, team‑focused attitude and ability to work independently or collaboratively, demonstrating adaptability, analytical ability, and problem‑solving skills.

Pay

Starting at $29.30 USD hourly, with bonus eligibility and an hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

Schedule

C Crew / PM Shift (6 PM – 6 AM) on a 2‑2‑3 schedule. Shift differential offered.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug).
• 401(k) match up to 6%.
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days, and additional vacation/holiday time.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Set schedule/overtime allowances.
• Education reimbursement.
• Leave support including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Company‑supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.

Location

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States.