Operator - Sanitation (Sanitation)

Freshpet; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Freshpet is seeking a Sanitation Operator for the Night Shift to ensure clean and sanitary conditions on our food production lines. You will disinfect surfaces, sanitize equipment, and assist with environmental and master sanitation programs in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires lifting 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working 12-hour shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule. Prior sanitation experience is preferred, with willingness to cross-train across sanitation responsibilities.

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 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.
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product during production process.
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temps of (approximately 40°F).
• Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical lifting

Procedures adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Operator - Sanitation - Night Shift

The base rate for this position is $21.70 + $3.00 shift differential = $24.70

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Sanitation Operator will be responsible for disinfecting surfaces, sanitizing all components of our food production and processing equipment, and ensuring that there is no unnecessary waste along the assembly line.

What You Will Make an Impact

• 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 chemicalsManually lift and transport unfinished product during production process
• Required to work in a cold and wet environment w/temperatures of (approximately 40°F)
• Required to work 12-hr. shifts on a rotating 7-day schedule
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring

• 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

What We Offer

At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.