Food Sanitation Technologist: Trials & Equipment Lead

System One; Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

System One in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Sanitation Technologist for a contract onsite role offering 40 hours per week. You will autonomously set up, run sanitation processes, and operate equipment for trials focusing on the Cereal platform.

Responsibilities include leading safety-focused sanitation activities, maintaining multiple unit operations, and collaborating across teams to improve processes while upholding food safety and human safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of sanitation experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to lift and manipulate ingredients or equipment up to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable working in processing environments.
• Confidence in autonomously operating equipment.
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other programs).
• Strong understanding of food safety and human safety practices.
• Experience working in team environments to deliver results.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop others.
• Technical expertise with a focus on business impact.
• Effective communication skills with peers and customers.
• Adaptability to dynamic work environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building at all organizational levels.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Quick learner with the ability to apply new concepts productively
• Maturity to navigate stressful situations
• Self-starter with a high quality work standard and value-driven mindset
• Influential leadership within teams and ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment, understand food safety requirements, and perform risk assessments
• Lead projects to identify and resolve safety risks, demonstrating human and food safety leadership
• Maintain proficiency across multiple unit operations and systems, including mastery on some systems
• Execute system setup, sanitation, and maintenance activities with technical focus
• Inspect sanitation processes and lead complex system sanitation activities
• Lead equipment sanitation efforts and oversee sanitation inspections
• Support electrical and controls maintenance activities with a technical focus

Skills

Customer service

Autonomy

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Quick learner

Maturity

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

System One in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Sanitation Technologist for a contract onsite role offering 40 hours per week. You will autonomously set up, run sanitation processes, and operate equipment for trials focusing on the Cereal platform.

Responsibilities include leading safety-focused sanitation activities, maintaining multiple unit operations, and collaborating across teams to improve processes while upholding food safety and human safety standards.