Sanitation Assistant Specialist - Days

Wells Enterprises, Inc.; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, Inc. in Le Mars, IA, is seeking a sanitation associate to perform cleaning of support equipment, COP processes, and line sanitation in our manufacturing facility.

You will follow GMPs and safety rules, operate sanitation equipment, and document titrations and schedules; starting pay is $27.42 per hour with raises at 3, 6, and 12 months, with a top rate of $30.46.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 2 years solid and continuous work experience beyond an entry level role.
• Experience in industrial sanitation and/or chemical handling preferred.
• Ability to stand for whole 10–12 hour shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Team-oriented with leadership capability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all organization members, upholding trust, integrity, and respect.
• Adhere to safe work procedures and GMPs; identify safety issues.
• Execute sanitation and COP processes, clean and reassemble equipment, follow SOPs and schedules.
• Use sanitation equipment and chemicals; complete titrations and documentation.
• Apply problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Contribute to safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics; participate in training.
• Train and develop colleagues and new hires.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Stamina/Endurance

Safety awareness

Leadership (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Manufacturing

The Role

Under the direction of sanitation supervisors and specialists responsible for manual cleaning of support equipment, operation of COP process and completing sanitation processes on schedule within the manufacturing facilities. Responsible for following company food quality and safety standards as well as standard work and operating procedures. Work time is spent completing sanitation processes including support equipment, COP processes, and line work as assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization. Emphasizes the values of trust, integrity and respect during all communications within the organization.
• Is responsible for adhering to all safe work procedures and practices of safety. Proactively identified safety issues, including acknowledging both safe and unsafe behaviors. Adheres to applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Executes the sanitation and/or COP processes including breaking down, cleaning, and reassembly of general manufacturing or support equipment for sanitation processes. Understands and effectively uses all sanitation equipment and chemicals that support line sanitation. Perform established work practices (Standard Work/SOPs), Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), chemical titrations, and any associated documentation.
• Uses sound decision making skills in the execution of general sanitation duties based on company documented processes and procedures (SOPs, Standard Work, Etc.)
• Assist in providing effective solutions to difficult problems by using logic and problem solving skills. Develops critical thinking skills by looking beyond the obvious to contribute to finding the facts in support of defining the root cause of problems.
• Exhibits strong individual responsibility towards the delivery of team metrics relating to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Is responsible for personal development by utilizing all company provided training, resources, programs, and experts.
• Training and development of workgroup members and new hires.

Pay: Starting rate of $27.42/hr with pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months. Top rate of pay at 12 months is $30.46/hr.

Shift/Hours: Days. Approximate shift start time of 10:00 AM.

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Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 2 years solid and continuous work experience beyond an entry level role required. Experience in industrial sanitation and/or chemical handling preferred.
• Demonstrated stability in employment, limited unexplainable gaps in work history.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment and experience leading people preferred; must demonstrate capability of providing direction to others.
• Quality-minded, conscientious, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for entire 10-12 hour shift required. Frequent squeezing of hands and squatting required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required.
• Ability to work in wet, hot, and slippery conditions throughout 10-12 hour shift required.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.