Sanitation

Ventura Foods; Rainbow Terrace Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Albert Lea, MN is seeking a Sanitation Associate to keep production and receiving areas clean, sanitize equipment, and uphold GMP, FSMA and SQF standards to deliver safe, high‑quality products. This onsite, third‑shift role pays 23.68 USD per hour with opportunities for rate increases and a shift differential for other shifts.

A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are preferred; prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good reading and math skills are required.
• Mechanical aptitude and hand-eye coordination required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Forklift license/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean production equipment by removing lint, dust, oil, and grease and reassemble parts.
• Clean tanks, vats, and change filters as required.
• Maintain sanitation across all production lines and related equipment.
• Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed.
• Follow GMP, safety procedures, FSMA, and SQF standards.
• Help train new hires and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Reading & Math

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sanitation

Location:

Albert Lea, MN, US, 56007

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Shift:Third
Pay Rate:23.68

Position Summary:

To keep all production and receiving areas clean by cleaning and sanitizing processing equipment and maintaining the areas in accordance with approved quality and sanitation procedures. Maintain equipment and comply with food safety regulations to provide safe quality product to customers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Clean lint, dust, oil, and grease from all production equipment, removing parts as needed and putting the equipment back together for all production lines. Also responsible for cleaning overhead pipes and conveyors

Clean all processing tanks and vats, as well as cleaning or changing out filters as required

Assist with maintaining daily operational production efficiency and sanitation duties. Assist with maintenance of all sanitation related equipment

Clean floor using sanitation chemicals as required, transporting trash and other waste to the disposal area

Actively participate in the training of new hires and/or transfers

Complete all required paperwork, accurately and timely

Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety procedures, company policies, quality policies and procedures, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points as they apply to this position

Operate forklift or hand lift to transport materials as needed

Communicate problems or concerns with appropriate personnel

Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

1 or more years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

Must possess good reading and math skills to accurately perform the requirements of the job

Requires mechanical aptitude and good hand and eye coordination

Requires good written and verbal communication skills

Complete training and have working knowledge of sanitation responsibilities for all production lines

Capable of being forklift licensed/certified

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Retirement savings options
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• On-the-job training
• Hourly starting rate of $$23.68 with opportunities for hourly rate increases and career progression. Positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts are eligible for a $0.25/hr shift differential.

Physical Demands:

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture

Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.