Sanitation Assistant Specialist - Nights

Socket.dev; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) is seeking a sanitation technician for night shifts in its manufacturing facilities. You will work under sanitation supervisors to manually clean equipment, operate COP processes, and complete sanitation tasks on schedule while maintaining food quality and safety standards.

This role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to GMPs, with training and development opportunities to strengthen skills and career growth in a large, international company.

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.
• 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 successfully communicate with others.
• Ability to stand for entire 10-12 hour shift required. Lift up to 50 lbs; work in wet, hot, and slippery conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sanitation of support equipment, COP processes, and line work as assigned.
• Adhere to safe work procedures and GMPs; identify safety issues.
• Perform cleaning, reassembly, and documentation per SOPs and schedules.
• Use equipment and chemicals associated with sanitation and record titrations and related data.
• Contribute to meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company: 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. Nights will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Shift/Hours: Nights. Approximate shift start time of 2:00 PM.

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

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one oflargest ice cream manufacturers in the United Statesand the maker of well-loved brands includingBlue Bunny,Halo Top,Bomb Pop, andBlue RibbonClassicsand todayTrolli, Butterfinger 100grand,Baby Ruth,NutellaandKinder Bueno.

Wells Enterprises is a2 billion companyemploying4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations,ChicagoandLe 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 atwww.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 benefitshere.