Sanitation Associate I – Overnights

Schwan's Company; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Friday pay

Up to 2 weeks paid time off first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Immediately vesting 401k with company

Disability plans

Job summary

Schwan's Company is seeking sanitation personnel for the Specialty Foods Plant in Marshall, MN, working 7:00 PM–4:30 AM. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with a $1.50 shift differential, totaling $20.00 per hour for overnight hours.

In addition to competitive wages, the role includes a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holidays, 401(k) with company match, and health plans. This full-time position supports a growing company with leading brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, and Freschetta.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–1 year in sanitation or food manufacturing preferred.
• Able to follow OSHA, GMPs, and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to clean and sanitize equipment following procedures.
• Operate COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as directed.
• Follow sanitation schedules and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
• Use chemicals at stated concentrations and document usage.

Skills

OSHA/GMP compliance

Sanitation policies adherence

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour
Additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. — 6 a.m.
Shift: 3rd Shift | Overnights
Hours: 7pm – 4:30am

Location: Specialty Foods Plant

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

• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:

• 3 Health Plans

• 2 Dental 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.
• Operating COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment.
• 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].