Certified Sanitation Team Member

Winland Foods, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union coverage

Accrued vacation after 90 days

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is hiring a Sanitation Team Member in St. Louis, MO. 1st shift from 7:00am to 3:00pm, full-time production role. You will operate, monitor and maintain processing equipment, ensure product safety, and support continuous improvement as part of a self-directed team.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds, work in confined spaces, and participate in GMP/HACCP activities. Salary is $22.80 per hour with union benefits and accrued vacation after 90 days.

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.
• At least 6 months’ experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Able to lift at least 55 pounds and work in extreme conditions.
• Able to navigate stairs and ladders regularly.
• Learn to operate sanitation equipment (floor scrubbers, etc.).
• Able to use common hand tools safely.
• 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 silos.
• Clean and maintain walls, floors, HVAC, ducts, lights, pipes, windows, ceilings.
• Maintain auxiliary rooms and outside areas of the facility.
• Mix and apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals safely.
• Complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork.
• Participate in GMP or Food Safety audits and communicate results.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to produce safe, quality product.
• Comply with safety programs and keep hazards minimized.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

English literacy

Detail oriented

Stamina 55 lbs lift

Team player

Tools

Floor scrubbers

High pressure washers

Fork trucks

Job description

At Winland Foods, we believe great food starts with great people—people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day.

As a Processing Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain processing machinery and equipment, monitor product flow, and ensure every batch meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Sanitation Team Member

Job Description:

Schedule:

1st shift: 7:00am -3:00pm

Work Location: 611 E Marceau St. St. Louis, MO 63111

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.80 per hour

Benefits: Union coverage plus accrued vacation after 90-days of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Responsibilities:

This role is more than just keeping production moving—it’s about working with a team that supports one another, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is committed to continuous improvement. By bringing your energy, attention to detail, and respect for safety, you’ll help us deliver food experiences that consumers can trust and enjoy.

This position requires a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the degree of cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the plant to adhere to government requirements and ensure the highest attainable level of product safety. Potential candidates for this position must possess a moderate level of technical abilities and be capable of completing specialized safety training.

• 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 structural components such as 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

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

• 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 Good Manufacturing Practices (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

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.