Equipment Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Position Facility

Meadowside

$26.97/hr - $29.03/hr + $2.00 Shift Premium

9:00pm - 5:30am;
Monday-Friday (Overtime as production demands)

Producing high-quality products for our customers and consumers to enjoy starts with immaculate facilities. As a member of Johnsonville’s sanitation team, you’ll ensure all our facilities are cleaned in accordance with strict procedures to meet or exceed our high sanitation and food‑safety standards. Working with chemicals, hoses, lifts and other equipment, you’ll ensure our facilities are ready for the next shift of production.

Johnsonville Equipment Sanitation roles are technical, and crucial to equipment and production floor activities. Equipment and facility sanitation is about more than just cleanliness. Equipment can be perceived to be clean, free from visible dirt, yet still contaminated with microorganisms. Our Sanitation teams are the first line of defense in the fight against microorganisms. This role is important for Food Safety;

ensuring consumers get a great tasting/performing product that is safe for their families.

• Prepare production equipment for cleaning by locking out machinery and covering all necessary electrical equipment with plastic.
• Teardown equipment according to best practice within the department you work in to prepare for sanitation.
• Proper handling and use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Dry clean, pre‑rinse, foam, scrub, post‑rinse, wipe condensation, and sanitize production equipment, ensuring that all areas meet Johnsonville’s and USDA’s standards of acceptability.
• Conduct environmental and bioluminescence swabbing.
• Setup equipment according to best practice within the department you work in to prepare for production.
• Must be able to complete sanitation and any necessary production documentation paperwork accurately.
• Ensure timely completion of the MSS (Master Sanitation Schedule) tasks.

• Sanitation experience preferred

• Ability to work at heights that are above ground level.
• Be able to lift 60 pounds on a regular basis.
• Have basic knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's).
• Must be able to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in area of responsibility and maintain all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Must be dependable, honest, and proactive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong math background is required.
• Must be able to become certified in chemical usage.
• Willing to work in cold and wet conditions.
• Must be willing to learn basic computer skills such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license and keep safe driving record.
• Must willingness to work extended hours including weekends.
• Must be proficient in English.

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment, post‑offer drug screen, physical and background check.

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.