Sanitation Technician

D Crew – 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize equipment, CIP systems, processing and production lines, individual pieces of equipment, and plant infrastructure.
• Minimize product loss and sanitize drains daily.
• Operate and maintain the floor scrubber.
• Maintain a clean work environment while following all plant safety, USDA, SQF, and GMP guidelines.
• Handle all record keeping and documentation reviews for sanitation programs.
• Understand and utilize SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Promote open, honest communication among team members.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventative maintenance.
• Develop and follow Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for job-specific tasks.
• Collaborate with Production, Processing, QA, and Maintenance teams to meet line performance goals.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Account for and communicate MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) program outages to relevant leaders.
• Audit environmental cleanups during CIP for continuous improvement.
• Track special events and perform reaction swabbing.
• Investigate PEM (Pathogen Environmental Monitoring) outages and back up the PEM program.
• Maintain Food Safety Plans for construction projects.
• May be required to work additional shifts for large cleanup events or perform sanitation tasks in other areas as needed.
• Use Process Excellence Tools daily to support continuous improvement of line results.
• Perform all required process checks (CCP, PC, QCP, QPs) and follow reaction plans for deviations in Food Safety, Food Quality, and customer requirements.
• Identify and understand customer requirements, ensuring proper production operation and accurate data recording on production reports.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment as needed.
• Lead cleanup efforts and maintain associated records and documentation.
• Perform post-sanitation inspections, including swab and visual inspections, and enter results into EQMS.
• Maintain and oversee sanitation MSS programs, sanitize and foaming stations.
• Train partners (e.g., filler operators and processing partners) on effective sanitation practices.
• Monitor and document CIP circuits (validation of CIP) and troubleshoot CIP systems.
• Create and maintain sanitation documents and paperwork.
• Swab, ship, record, and investigate PEM outages throughout the plant.
• Follow written and verbal safety instructions, work procedures, and workplace communications to perform the job safely and effectively.

Requirements

• Operate equipment to ensure proper sanitation and CIP functions of lines, tanks, and production equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in related fields (preferred).
• Must be able to complete and pass the required Wonderlic test.
• Authorization to work in the country where the role is based (Schreiber may sponsor work authorization at its discretion).

Benefits

• Retirement Benefits: Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, plus an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP. Additional annual contributions toward retirement.
• Bonus Pay: Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO): Available starting on day one.
• Childcare Support: Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn rewards for taking care of yourself, plus an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Professional Development: Access to role-relevant development opportunities and tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
• Community Support: Access to "Partners Helping Partners," a program organized by employees to support colleagues in need.