Micro Sanitation Technician

Mars, Incorporated; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University

Five Principles

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars in Wisconsin is seeking a Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize equipment and locations across the factory. The role involves lockout procedures, working at heights, and confined spaces, with duties following a sanitation schedule and adapting to a changing environment.

You will perform permits during specialized work, support safety, quality, and food safety, and contribute to a robust cleaning program.

Qualifications

• Able to stand and walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Adapt to hot/cold environments, dust, dirt and chemicals.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures.
• Adapt to unplanned sanitation needs (spills, micro events, downtime).
• Forklift and JLG Lift certifications are required or can be completed after hiring.
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights certifications are required or can be completed after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and locations across the factory.
• Follow a sanitation schedule and adapt to changing conditions.
• Lock out equipment and complete permits during specialized work.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ensure safety, quality and food safety in all tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety systems knowledge

Communication skills

Adaptability

Sanitation experience

Tools

Forklift certification

JLG lift certification

Confined Space Entry certification

Height safety training

Job description

Job Description:

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and locations throughout the factory. These duties will at times include Locking out equipment, being at heights, and working in confined spaces. The technician will need to follow a schedule of sanitation tasks while being flexible to a changing environment and completing permits as necessary during specialized work.

This role as all roles requires performing in a safe manner while ensuring the Quality and Food Safety of the product.

Shift: 6AM -2:30PM

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to stand and walk for extended time periods, climb stairs and ladders, work at elevated locations, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
• Able to adapt to sudden sanitation needs (spills, micro events, unplanned downtime, etc…)
• Forklift and JLG Lift Certified
  • Certification is a requirement of the role but can be completed after being awarded the position
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights certified
  • Certification is a requirement of the role but can be completed after being awarded the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Problem solving skills
• Experience with Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) of equipment
• Knowledge of Food Manufacturing Sanitation

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.