Sanitation Associate - 2nd shift

Kettle Cuisine; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine is hiring for a 2nd shift Sanitation Associate in Lynn, MA. The role focuses on ensuring continuous cleaning of the factory and equipment in line with SSQQC, GMPs, and safety standards. The position requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and strong attention to detail.

The shift runs 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package, plus potential bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food production is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated attention to quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and sanitary factory areas in line with SSQQC standards.
• Perform daily area checks and report non-compliance to supervisor.
• Follow GMPs and safety protocols; use PPE correctly.
• Disassemble and reassemble production equipment as needed.
• Assist with QA pre-op releases and communicate changes clearly.
• Support a clean, organized work environment and team goals.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Numeracy skills

Verbal and written communication

Interact with supervisors

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Passion for food

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lynn Plant - Lynn, MA 01901

Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.00

Location: Lynn, MA

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: 2nd

Delicious Food and Meaningful Careers

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking—using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients—complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Job Summary

Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

To ensure continuous and efficient cleaning of the factory and its machinery in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost. (SSQQC)

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in their products and expects each employee to do the same with their work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Always adhere to safe working practices
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your manager
• Follow the company GMP’s
• Dis-assemble and re-assemble production equipment
• Clean production equipment
• Ensure correct PPE is always worn
• Safe use of chemicals
• Always ensure clean and tidy areas
• Assist QA with pre-op release of factory
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes
• Take instructions from supervisors
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by management

Desired Skills

• Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Passion for food and high quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Numeracy skills
• Bi-lingual preferred

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Core Values

• Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Pay Range for Sanitation Associate

The Sanitation Associate base pay range $16.50 USD plus shift differential/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Sanitation Associate position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionary bonus program up to 5%. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.