Entry Sanitation Team Member

Job Details

Employee Type:
Full time

Location:

Lee's Summit, MO

Job Type: Production Group

Job Posting

Title:

Entry Sanitation Team Member

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Work Location:

200 NW. Victoria Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Salary: $22.00 per hour (based on experience and other qualifications)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with match
• STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
• HSA, FSA
• EAP
• Hospital indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
• Legal
• Critical Illness

• Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
  Assist with routine and non‑routine plant sanitation activities, ensuring equipment is clean and food‑safe.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
  Follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples, assist with chemical inventory control following FIFO practices.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
  Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies; maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
  Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
  Prepare accurate written documentation and participate in 5S efforts.

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation preferred; 18+ years of age.
• Technical & Mechanical
  
  Skills:
  
  Operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes; mechanical aptitude; proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, basic math; advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
• Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Safety & Compliance: Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA; commitment to company safety policies and procedures; ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, climb as needed; visual acuity, color perception, full range of hand/arm movement.
• Teamwork, Communication & Leadership: Effectively communicate with co‑workers, supervisors, and others; understand oral, written, and safety information; work independently and collaboratively; provide training, guidance, and feedback; advanced levels lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Personal Attributes & Work Ethic: Positive attitude, dependable, self‑motivated, willing to work overtime or weekends as needed; strong problem‑solving, attention to detail, multitasking in a fast‑paced environment; accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
• Physical Demands: Stand and walk for extended periods; frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, stooping; lift up to 50 lbs; good hand‑eye coordination, motor skills, 20/20 corrected vision; hearing and vision with correction; distinguish colors; PPE required; adherence to safety policies; exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, vibrations;
  
  report food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.