Sanitation Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment according to established Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform facility cleaning, including equipment, floors, walls, and overheads.
• Handle, mix, and use chemicals in accordance with label directions and Safety Data Sheets.
• Conduct and accurately document pest‑control checks.
• Follow mixing and extruding procedures, maintaining quality and food‑safety standards to produce consistent dough for White Castle buns.
• Act as a final checker to ensure dough balls are properly panned and free of quality or safety defects.
• Bag and box all good‑quality baked buns for palletizing and shipment.
• Enter finished‑product information into the electronic warehouse management system, barcode products, and safely place them in the freezer for shipment.
• Sort and recycle damaged corrugated cartons for reuse in the box former.
• Operate a forklift and perform other production or packaging tasks as needed.
• Follow all food‑safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF, HACCP programs, and FDA regulations.
• Abide by company safety rules, incident‑reporting policies, and lockout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, pest‑free facility that complies with FDA regulations.
• Communicate professionally with customers and all levels of the organization.
• Work flexible hours, including any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays, to meet plant needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and ability to function efficiently in any production‑line position, gained through observation and hands‑on experience.
• Good interpersonal and human‑relations skills; positive professional demeanor; willingness to learn.
• Experience or training in production, sanitation, quality, and safety.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; team‑oriented and able to follow detailed instructions.
• Understanding of safe lifting practices, all safety rules, and lockout programs.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good understanding of HACCP, SSOP, GMPs, and FDA regulations.
• Ability to successfully complete on‑the‑job training.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, turn, twist, climb, and stoop.
• Occasional lifting up to 60 lb and frequent lifting up to 45 lb.
• Work in environments with extreme cold, wetness, heat, reduced visibility, dust, flour dust, and other elements.
• Tolerance for chemicals, pesticides, cleaners, sanitizers, and degreasers.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
• Requirement to wear safety gear (safety glasses, hearing protection, hair & beard nets, slip‑resistant shoes, waterproof boots, etc.).
• Frequent periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to hear, comprehend, and respond professionally to co‑worker inquiries and concerns.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Shift premium
• Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit‑sharing contributions
• Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Sick pay
• Bereavement pay
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid breaks
• Promotion‑from‑within practice
• Incentive programs
• Additional perks and benefits

Pay

$22.87 per hour

Schedule

Flexible working hours to meet plant needs, including any shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.