Sanitation Associate

Job Title: Sanitation Associate

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $23/hour

Base Pay Range: $23.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Company Overview: A well‑established, family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers, and specialty toppings, the company’s products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries worldwide. Beyond great food, customers gain insights to help them stay competitive—regardless of size. The company’s portfolio includes creative solutions for food industry professionals across food service, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods.

Operating in over 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding several billion dollars, the company is a global leader focused on everything that family makes possible.

The Sanitation Associate is responsible for controlling all environmental and in‑depth equipment cleaning to ensure the safety and quality of food products.

• Disassemble, clean, and set up all production equipment using COP and CIP systems; verify proper cleaning and equipment setup.
• Put away production and sanitation materials; operate material handling equipment.
• Monitor and test chemical concentrations of all CIP systems; maintain CIP chart recorders and related documentation.
• Take inventory of sanitation supplies and use bioluminescence technology to verify CIP systems.
• Perform tasks according to the plant Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of all sanitation equipment.
• Train new associates on required skill sets for environmental operations.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines.
• Operate the SCADA system and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Lead personnel.
• Train in other plant areas as required by the Skill block program, including Valve and Pump PM program.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train other associates in sanitation/environmental operations.
• Ability to operate effectively as a member of a self‑directed work team.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems.
• Awareness of and adherence to Associate Safety, GMP, and food safety guidelines.
• Understanding of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Ability to participate in production improvement, associate involvement, and temporary teams as assigned.

Entry level

Full‑time

Customer Service

Food and Beverage Manufacturing