Sanitation Team Member - Minnesota Locations

JOB SUMMARY

The Hourly Associate, Sanitation Team Member is responsible for performing steps of sanitary restoration on assigned equipment and services for which he or she has been specifically trained. With a main emphasis on safety, this individual will utilize industrial sanitizers and equipment to return equipment to a level of cleanliness compliant with USDA regulations. This role requires a hard‑working, responsible individual who can work with a team of hourly associates to achieve the same overall goal.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).

• Required:
  
  0‑1 year of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry field.
• Preferred: 2+ years of experience in the food or protein industry.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must possess sound knowledge of steps to sanitary restoration.
• Must be knowledgeable in industrial safety practices such as Lock Out/Tag Out, HAZCOMM, and other areas.
• Must be legally employable in the United States.
• Must project a professional appearance and attitude.
• Preferred:
  Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish).

• Ensure sanitation team members are adequately trained and equipped with necessary personal protective equipment to perform their jobs safely and effectively.
• Communicate any unusual or special sanitation requirements from the Supervisor to the team members assigned to the individual’s team.
• Ensure that all required safety procedures are communicated to, and understood by, the members assigned to the team.
• Perform inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the team members before, during, and after the sanitation process.
• May be required to perform the duties of a sanitation team member.
• May be responsible for driving special equipment such as forklift or scissor lift upon receiving specialized training.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Communicate effectively with team members, company managers, customer staff, and government officials.
• Willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud, and wet).
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, representing the company to customers, prospective customers, managers, and employees.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization, including management, supervisory, and entry‑level hourly employees.
• Be dependable, competent, and willing to follow up on assigned tasks.

• Competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $20.25 per hour, based on site location and seniority.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance included in the total compensation package.