Sanitation Operator - 2nd Shift

Sanitation Operator - 2nd Shift (Turkey Hill)

Turkey Hill is a growing nationwide company that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931 and opened its Arkansas facility in 2020. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career‑growth potential.

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and assemble all equipment associated with the manufacture of mixes and ice cream products in accordance with all applicable SSOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Monitor CIP and COP Unit outputs and make required adjustments to chemical concentrations, heat and flow rates to maintain cleaning specifications.
• Responsible for cleaning the production environment and peripheral areas.
• Works closely with machine operators to evaluate proper cleaning and food‑safe conditions of equipment.
• Maintain activities consistent with the Sanitation Manual and sanitation procedures as part of the overall quality system.
• Perform cleaning verification as required through visual, chemical, and ATP swabbing as part of the sanitation process.
• Perform housekeeping, general sanitation, and product quality assessment responsibilities throughout the sanitation process.
• Read labels on chemicals and cleaning agents to understand their use.
• Understand MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) to learn about chemicals used including first aid and safety.
• Ensure department records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain the integrity of the quality system.
• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Exhibit continuity to the site supporting corporate and local management policies.
• Keep management informed of developments as they occur.
• Be engaged in the day‑to‑day running of the business by performing tasks beyond the normal/baseline job responsibilities, participating in team or business improvement meetings and initiatives positioned toward improving business results.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must work in a team environment.
• Maintain adherence to scheduled work hours, including start, end, lunch and break times.
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines.
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting with high noise levels (. PPE required).
• Required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• Frequently required to stand and walk for 8+ hours.
• Work may occur in environments with temperatures ranging from ambient to –25º F.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable, perform various job‑related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• Must inspect all job‑related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use, and use hands/fingers to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must operate all job‑related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription.
• Life insurance, short‑term & long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Earn vacation and PTO.
• Educational assistance reimbursement.
• Company bonus plan.
• Free ice cream and beverages!

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. The company maintains a zero‑tolerance policy for a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.

Turkey Hill’s internal Staffing Department handles all recruiting. Recruiters are directed not to contact Turkey Hill employees directly. Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than direct candidates. Recruiting vendors must have a signed contract and be authorized by Turkey Hill’s Human Resources Manager to submit candidates.