Sanitation Assistant Specialist

Sanitation Assistant Specialist - Days

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Under the direction of sanitation supervisors and specialists, you will be responsible for manual cleaning of support equipment, operation of the COP process, and completing sanitation processes on schedule within the manufacturing facilities. You must follow company food quality and safety standards, standard work and operating procedures. Your work time will be spent completing sanitation processes including support equipment, COP processes, and line work as assigned.

• Communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization, emphasizing the values of trust, integrity, and respect during all communications.
• Adhere to all safe work procedures and practices of safety, proactively identify safety issues, and acknowledge both safe and unsafe behaviors. Adhere to applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Execute the sanitation and/or COP processes including breaking down, cleaning, and reassembly of general manufacturing or support equipment for sanitation. Understand and effectively use all sanitation equipment and chemicals that support line sanitation. Perform established work practices (Standard Work/SOPs), Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), chemical titrations, and any associated documentation.
• Use sound decision‑making skills in the execution of general sanitation duties based on company documented processes and procedures (SOPs, Standard Work, etc.).
• Assist in providing effective solutions to difficult problems by using logic and problem‑solving skills, developing critical thinking skills to find the facts supporting root‑cause analysis.
• Exhibit strong individual responsibility toward the delivery of team metrics relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Engage in personal development by utilizing all company‑provided training, resources, programs, and experts.
• Train and develop workgroup members and new hires.

Starting rate of $27.42/hour with increases at 3, 6, and 12 months. Top rate at 12 months is $30.46/hour.

Shift: Days. Approximate shift start time of 10:00 AM.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 2 years solid and continuous work experience beyond an entry‑level role required. Experience in industrial sanitation and/or chemical handling preferred.
• Demonstrated stability in employment with limited unexplainable gaps in work history.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team‑oriented environment; leadership experience preferred; must demonstrate capability of providing direction to others.
• Quality‑minded, conscientious, and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for the entire 10‑12 hour shift, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in wet, hot, and slippery conditions.

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Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately‑held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states.

The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, and operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, one in Dunkirk, New York, and one in Henderson, Nevada.

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.

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