Sanitation Technician

About the role

The Sanitation Technician is essential in maintaining a clean, food-safe, and well-functioning facility environment. You'll work under the supervision of the Sanitation Lead and Supervisor to clean production equipment and infrastructure using Ecolab chemical agents, high-pressure systems, and modern cleaning tools. Your efforts help ensure McCain's food safety and quality standards are met and exceeded daily.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive cleaning of all factory areas, including equipment, ceilings, walls, and high-elevation spaces using power washers and aerial lifts.
• Safely handle industrial cleaning chemicals and consistently adhere to McCain's sanitation and safety procedures.
• Accurately complete sanitation documentation and participate in quality process checks and continuous improvement activities.
• Work flexible hours, including night shifts and scheduled shutdowns, in varying environmental conditions such as hot, humid, cold, and confined spaces.
• Demonstrate adaptability by performing additional assigned duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, experience working in sanitation and/or food production preferred.
• Certifications in forklift, high lift, and articulated (boom) lift preferred or ability to obtain certifications required.
• Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.
• Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.
• Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.
• Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.
• Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.
• Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.
• Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 40 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in sanitation and/or food production preferred.
• Certifications in forklift, high lift, and articulated (boom) lift preferred or ability to obtain certifications required.

Skills

• Strong technical ability with a digital-first approach.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
• Physical capability to meet job requirements and safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Insurance day ONE of employment.
• 401k match up to 6%.
• PTO, company holidays, wellness days.
• Maternity/paternity leave.
• Set schedule/overtime allowances.
• Education reimbursement.

Pay

$27.00 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

Schedule

Available Shift: AM Shift (6AM-6PM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.