Sanitation Assistant Specialist - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wells Enterprises, Inc. in Le Mars, IA, part of a Ferrero company, is seeking a sanitation technician to clean support equipment, operate COP processes, and complete sanitation on schedule. You will follow food safety standards and SOPs while supporting line sanitation on night shifts.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and problem solving, with opportunities to train new hires and contribute to key metrics in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years solid work experience; sanitation/chemical handling preferred.
• Stable employment history with minimal gaps.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand 10–12 hours.
• Able to work in wet, hot, and slippery conditions.
• Team oriented and capable of leading others.

Responsibilities

• Communicate respectfully with each member of the organization.
• Adhere to safety procedures and GMP requirements.
• Execute sanitation and COP processes for equipment and lines.
• Follow SOPs, MCS/MSS, and chemical titrations; document accordingly.
• Apply root-cause analysis to problems and use problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Train and develop workgroup members and new hires.

Skills

High School Diploma

2+ years experience

Industrial sanitation

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

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.

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.