Sanitation Associate I - 1st Shift

CJ Schwan’s; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Paid holidays

Health plans

Vision plans

401k with company match

Disability plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development support

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is hiring for a full-time sanitation role in a food manufacturing environment. You will operate cleaning equipment, document chemical use, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards. The role offers advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will join a growing company that brands snacks under Red Baron, Tony's, Freschetta, and more; strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for daily sanitation tasks and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with 0–1 year of related sanitation/food manufacturing experience.
• Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and GMPs.
• Ability to follow sanitation policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in hot/cold and wet/dry areas.
• Flexible availability for full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and facility per procedures.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as directed.
• Follow sanitation schedules to document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
• Document chemical use to stated concentrations and apply appropriately.
• Verify chemicals and concentrations; ensure cleaning passes micro indicator tests.

Skills

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. -- 6 a.m.
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6a - 6p

What We Offer:

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!

What You Will Do:

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses while safely cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and facility to ensure all soil and contaminates are removed per procedures.
• Disassembling and reassembling equipment as directed.
• Following sanitation schedules to conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
• Using and documenting chemical use to stated concentrations and for appropriate applications.
• Verifying and documenting that correct chemicals and concentrations are used and that cleaning and sanitizing is complete to deliver equipment and infrastructure that is clean and passes all micro indicator tests.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED preferred with 0--1 year of related experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with safety standards (OSHA, local, state, and federal) and GMPs.
• Ability to follow regulatory, customer, and company sanitation policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including hot/cold and wet/dry areas.
• Flexible availability to work full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.

CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail].