Cheese Plant Sanitation Specialist

Agropur Cooperative; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of production facility and warehouses, including cheese rework areas. You will operate belt lines, elevated vats, and monitor recipe variables while following Master Sanitation Schedule and QA policies.

Starting rate is $22.59/hour with night shift differential and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience necessary: in-house training provided.
• Experience in food service/food plant or sanitation background preferred.
• Chemical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clean In Place and sanitation of belts, walls, floors and equipment.
• Operate cheese rework equipment and monitor recipe variables during production.
• Inspect and maintain sanitation and safety standards; report issues to supervision.
• Safely operate forklift and assist with spill cleanup and area maintenance.
• Assist with audits and keep the MSS compliant and up to date.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent work

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of production facility and warehouses, including cheese rework areas. You will operate belt lines, elevated vats, and monitor recipe variables while following Master Sanitation Schedule and QA policies.

Starting rate is $22.59/hour with night shift differential and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and PTO.