1st Shift Food Sanitation Technician

American Italian Pasta Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union coverage plus accrued vacation

Job summary

Winland Foods is hiring a Sanitation Team Member for the 1st shift (7:00am–3:00pm) at our St. Louis facility. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing food-processing equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with HACCP and GMP requirements.

The position requires physical capability (lifting 55 lbs, navigating stairs), English literacy, and familiarity with safety regulations. A team-oriented approach is essential in our dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills.
• Read, write, and communicate in English
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Should be familiar with GMP, HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility
• Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularly
• Must be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basis
• Learn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.).
• Use various hand tools like scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment
• Regularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silos
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilings
• Regularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facility
• Properly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessary
• Maintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the position
• Periodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits
• Effectively communicate results and corrective actions as required
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained to produce safe, quality, and legal product
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas
• Use sound judgment and exercise caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others
• Communicate effectively with other Team Members and across the functions to support a self-directed work environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

English literacy

Organized and detail oriented

GMP/HACCP/OSHA familiarity

Food manufacturing experience

Lifts 55 pounds

Work in extreme conditions

Stairs and ladders

Operate sanitation equipment

Team player and ability to work alone

Job description

Winland Foods is hiring a Sanitation Team Member for the 1st shift (7:00am–3:00pm) at our St. Louis facility. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing food-processing equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with HACCP and GMP requirements.

The position requires physical capability (lifting 55 lbs, navigating stairs), English literacy, and familiarity with safety regulations. A team-oriented approach is essential in our dynamic food manufacturing environment.