Sanitation Operator

Milk Means More; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO, holidays, wellness days

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime allowances

Education reimbursement

Job summary

McCain Foods in Appleton, WI is seeking a Sanitation Operator to ensure core sanitation and food safety standards across multiple shifts.

You will inspect equipment, perform ATP testing, document results, and follow GMP/FDA/USDA guidelines while working on PM/AM shifts with a 2-2-3 schedule. Safety training and PPE adherence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of chemical safety experience in manufacturing.
• Sanitation experience within last 5 years.
• Forklift/high lift certifications preferred.
• Strong data entry and documentation skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and sanitize plant equipment according to FDA/USDA and GMP.
• Log ATP results and maintain sanitation records.
• Operate cleaning tools and assist with moving heavy objects.
• Follow PPE and safety procedures; participate in training.

Skills

Chemical safety

Sanitation experience

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Sanitation Operator #### Location:Appleton, WI, Nationwide United States,USA #### Company:McCain Foods #### Industry Sector:Food/Processing #### Industry Type:Food & Beverage Products and Processing #### Career Type:Medical/Health/Safety #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:5 #### Salary:$29.30 USD hourly 29.3000 HOUR #### Open Until:October 2, 2026 ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Medical/Health/Safety **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Sanitation OperatorBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from McCain...Send to Friend**Requisition ID: 42654****Job Description:**In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.**About the role.****What you’ll be doing.**The Sanitation Operator is responsible to inspect, train and follow the American Dairy Association and the United States Department of Agriculture guidelines, the American Institute of Baking regulations, the Food and Drug Administration regulations and company policies. Responsible for sanitizing assigned equipment according to FDA and USDA regulations, quality specifications and company policies.If you are interested in Shift sanitation, your day-to-day may consist of:* Safely dispense, titrate, store smocks, gloves, and cleaning chemicals per standards.* Perform ATP testing, log results, and inspect manufacturing lines, equipment, and outdoor areas for sanitation compliance.* Work safely around large processing equipment; use cleaning agents, power cleaning tools, and assist with transporting heavy objects using proper machinery.* Accurately complete all required digital and/or hardcopy documentation throughout the shift.* Participate in safety and facility training, consistently adhere to PPE and GMP guidelines, and work effectively in wet environments with temperature variations.**Available Shift: PM Shift (6PM-6AM) on a 2-2-3 schedule. Shift differential offered.**If you are interested in Core sanitation, your day-to-day may consist of:* Inspect, clean, and sanitize plant equipment and designated outdoor areas following strict food safety and GMP guidelines using power tools and cleaning chemicals.* Safely dispense and store cleaning chemicals, smocks, and gloves as required, while adhering to PPE standards and established facility guidelines.* Perform ATP testing, maintain accurate testing logs, and complete all required digital and hardcopy documentation for compliance.* Operate around large processing equipment, transport heavy objects (using appropriate machinery), and consistently work in wet environments with varying temperatures.* Participate in all mandatory safety and quality training, provide backup to sanitation and production teams, and ensure ongoing compliance with facility standards.**Available Shift: AM Shift (6AM-6PM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.**This role works in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to loud noises, strong odors, temperature fluctuations, moving machinery, wet or humid conditions, hazardous chemicals, high or confined areas, extreme temperatures, and vibration throughout various facility areas. This role also regularly engages in prolonged standing, walking, communicating, and sensory tasks throughout each shift, while frequently handling objects, climbing, balancing, and performing various physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as part of job duties. The use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus is required.**What you’ll need to be successful.*** High school diploma or equivalent.* 6+ months of experience working with chemical safety practices in an industrial manufacturing setting required, food manufacturing preferred.* Sanitation experience must be within the last five (5) years.* Certifications in forklift, high lift, and articulated (boom) lift preferred or ability to obtain certifications required.* Maintains a continuous learning mindset and adapts quickly to new equipment, processes, and roles.* Demonstrates strong technical ability with a digital-first approach, embracing new technologies and accurately entering data.* Communicates clearly with all levels of the organization, follows instructions (written/oral/diagram form), and completes necessary documentation independently in English.* Pays close attention to detail, prioritizing product quality, safety, and accurate record-keeping.* Physically capable of meeting job requirements and consistently brings a positive, team-focused attitude to work.* Demonstrates adaptability, technical proficiency, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills while working independently or collaboratively to ensure effective and logical decision-making in diverse situations.* Demonstrates the physical capability to bend frequently and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), alongside proficiency in safely operating Powered Industrial Vehicles to support workplace operations.**Benefits of the role.*** Competitive hourly rate* Insurance day ONE of employment* 401k match up to 6%* PTO, company holidays, wellness days* Maternity/paternity leave* Set schedule/overtime allowances* Education reimbursement**About McCain*** Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.**Leadership principles.**At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.**The McCain experience.**We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.**Compensation Package:** $29.30 USD hourly + bonus eligibility + hourly pay differential for applicable shiftsThe above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this positionSave this jobJob Post Date: 08/03/26