Night-Shift Sanitation Specialist (12-Hour Rotating)

Freshpet; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Night Shift Sanitation Operator to disinfect surfaces and sanitize production equipment, ensuring minimal waste along the line. The role requires a 12-hour rotating schedule in a cold, wet environment (≈40°F) and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Base pay is $21.70 plus a $3.00 shift differential, totaling $24.70 per hour. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and some manufacturing sanitation experience, with willingness to cross-train and follow SOPs/SSOPs to uphold GMP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities.
• Ability to lift 50lbs or more, in addition to standing, walking, bending, and stooping throughout the 12-hr. shift schedule.
• Follow established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts, equipment, and other areas
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
• Work with the QA department on Pre-Op inspections
• Assist in driving training initiatives of sanitation procedures to production
• Remove waste and debris
• Responsible for assisting in weekly environmental program and master Sanitation program
• Assist with startup, and shutdown of machinery and production line equipment
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures SOPs and SSOPs
• Assure food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
• Follow safety procedures with lock out tag out and exposure to hot equipment and cleaning chemicals

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Sanitation experience

Lift 50 lbs

Read procedures

Cross training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Freshpet is seeking a Night Shift Sanitation Operator to disinfect surfaces and sanitize production equipment, ensuring minimal waste along the line. The role requires a 12-hour rotating schedule in a cold, wet environment (≈40°F) and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Base pay is $21.70 plus a $3.00 shift differential, totaling $24.70 per hour. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and some manufacturing sanitation experience, with willingness to cross-train and follow SOPs/SSOPs to uphold GMP