Sanitation (2nd Shift) - Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

Wis-Pak, Inc. is hiring a Sanitation Operator in Hattiesburg, MS. This role focuses on keeping production lines clean and safe, sanitizing equipment, and supporting continuous operations in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment.

You will sanitize, clean, and maintain CIP systems, ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards. Training will be provided, with a 3:00pm-1:00am schedule and shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, or high-speed packaging is a plus.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and learn CIP processes.
• Clear communication and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize production lines and equipment using approved chemicals and tools.
• Disassemble and reassemble machine parts for deep cleaning.
• Operate CIP systems and water systems.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Monitor machines during start-up to ensure proper fill heights and product quality.
• Remove defective product and maintain line with lids.
• Report equipment issues and complete required documentation.
• Support production, including operating machines or driving forklifts.
• Follow safety, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety guidelines.
• Training will be provided to ensure success in the role.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Hand tools

Job description

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Shift/Work Schedule: 3:00pm-1:00am, Monday-Sunday availability

Pay range: $22.30/hr + $1.75 Shift Differential

Join the Team That Fuels Your Favorite Beverages

At Wis-Pak, we're more than just a manufacturer--we're the driving force behind some of the most recognized and loved beverage brands in the country, including Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn, and Bubbl'r. Chances are, you've enjoyed one of our products at your favorite restaurant or picked one up at your local store. Did you know you get a discount on your favorites if you work for us?

Why You'll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays

About the Role

We're looking for dependable, hands on team members who take pride in keeping operations running safely, smoothly, and cleanly. As a Sanitation Operator, you'll play a key role in maintaining the quality and safety of our production environment while helping us deliver products our customers trust.

• Sanitizing production lines and equipment using approved chemicals and tools
• Disassembling and reassembling machine parts for deep cleaning
• Operating CIP systems and water systems
• Keeping work areas-including floors, walls, docks, and common spaces-clean and organized
• Monitoring machines during start up to ensure proper fill heights, seaming, and product quality
• Removing defective product and keeping the line supplied with lids
• Reporting equipment issues and completing required documentation
• Supporting production as needed, including operating machines or driving forklifts
• Following all safety, GMP, HACCP, and Food Safety guidelines
• This role is essential to maintaining the high standards our customers expect-and we'll give you the training you need to succeed.

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

What We're Looking For

• Are at least 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have experience in manufacturing, food production, or high speed packaging (preferred, not required)
• Are comfortable using cleaning chemicals and learning CIP processes
• Can communicate clearly and follow established procedures
• Have basic math skills and strong attention to detail
• Can stand/walk for 12 hours and lift/push/pull up to 60 lbs regularly (100 lbs occasionally)
• Can bend, twist, reach overhead, and work at heights
• Are able to work in warm environments (80F+)
• Can work overtime during busy periods
• Can pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Experience with forklifts, floor scrubbers, Lockout/Tagout, or hand tools is a plus.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
• Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Why You'll Love Working Here

If you're reliable, hardworking, and ready to grow with a company that values safety, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to You

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with EEOC regulations and use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and be part of a team that's refreshing the world--one bottle at a time.

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