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 seeking a meticulous Sanitation Team Member for our St. Louis facility to maintain clean, safe production areas and ensure daily product safety.

You will break down, clean, and sanitize equipment, work in confined spaces, and complete GMP/HACCP paperwork while supporting a safety-driven team committed to continuous improvement.

Applicants should have at least six months in a food manufacturing facility, be able to lift 55 pounds, and read and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Must be familiar with GMP, HACCP, OSHA basics.

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment.
• Perform general cleaning of walls, floors, HVAC units, ducts, and ceilings.
• Maintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork.
• Support audits and corrective actions.
• Operate sanitation equipment such as floor scrubbers and high-pressure washers.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Basic math

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

GMP knowledge

HACCP training

Tools

Floor scrubbers

High pressure washers

Forklifts

Man lifts

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 timeLocation:MO St LouisJob Type:Production GroupJob Posting Title:Sanitation Team MemberJob Description:Schedule:1st shift: 7:00am -3:00pmWork Location: 611 E Marceau St. St. Louis, MO 63111Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.80 per hourBenefits: 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 equipmentRegularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silosPerform general cleaning and maintenance of structural components such as walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilingsRegularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facilityProperly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessaryMaintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the positionPeriodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits. Effectively communicate results and corrective actions as requiredEnsure that equipment is properly maintained to produce safe, quality, and legal productEnsure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areasUse sound judgment and exercise caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of othersCommunicate effectively with other Team Members and across the functions to support a self-directed work environmentPerform all other duties as assignedQualifications/Education/Experience/SkillsMust possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skillsRead, write, and communicate in EnglishMust be organized and detail orientedShould be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facilityMust 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 regularlyMust be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basisLearn 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 teamEEO 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.