Food Processing Sanitation Technician

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Agropur seeks a dedicated Sanitation Technician for our dairy processing facility. You will clean and sanitize production equipment, lines, and environments to uphold stringent food safety and quality standards, and you’ll document chemical use and maintain cleanroom practices.

You’ll collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support consistent sanitation programs. With GMP and HACCP guidelines guiding daily tasks, you will contribute to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to safely handle and document chemical use.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, lines and environments.
• Execute CIP/COP procedures and support sanitation programs.
• Assist with pre-op inspections and collaborates with production, quality and maintenance teams.

Skills

Sanitation expertise

CIP/COP procedures

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Chemical handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Sanitation Technician to support our Sanitation Management team in our dairy processing facility. You will clean and sanitize production equipment, lines, and environments to meet strict food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include executing CIP/COP procedures, handling and documenting chemicals safely, and performing pre-op inspections. You’ll collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams, follow GMP, HACCP, and safety guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement and sustainable, responsible sanitation practices in a member-owned, innovative cooperative.