First-Shift Sanitation Specialist: Manufacturing & Quality

Palmer Candy Company; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Candy Company in Sioux City, IA is seeking a full-time Sanitation Team Member for 1st shift. The role focuses on sanitation of facilities, machines and production equipment to ensure product quality and safety.

Schedule Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-4:30 pm; Friday hours may vary; Saturday shifts possible. The position requires ability to operate sanitation equipment, prepare chemicals, clean and sanitize areas, check equipment for health and safety compliance, and willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Prior sanitation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts.
• Lift up to 40 – 50 pounds occasionally and 25 -30 pounds frequently.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work above shoulder level.
• Repetitive motion.
• Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.
• Continual lifting, pushing or pulling.

Responsibilities

• Ability to operate sanitation equipment and tools.
• Prepare Sanitation Supplies/Chemicals safely and correctly.
• Cleaning/Sanitizing (regular wash and allergen wash) of manufacturing areas and packaging machines and equipment.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Managing recycling and waste removal.
• Ability to learn how to use pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lift up to 40-50 pounds

Stamina for standing

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Palmer Candy Company in Sioux City, IA is seeking a full-time Sanitation Team Member for 1st shift. The role focuses on sanitation of facilities, machines and production equipment to ensure product quality and safety.

Schedule Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-4:30 pm; Friday hours may vary; Saturday shifts possible. The position requires ability to operate sanitation equipment, prepare chemicals, clean and sanitize areas, check equipment for health and safety compliance, and willingness to learn