Sanitation Operator

McCain Foods; Easton (ME); On-site; USD 2,564,000 - 3,652,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Maine, Easton is seeking a Sanitation Operator to execute and verify sanitation activities across our food manufacturing facility.

You will clean processing equipment, inspect for contamination risks, and support sanitation verification programs to keep equipment production-ready. The role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least a few months of related experience in manufacturing or sanitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three months of related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, industrial sanitation, cleaning, or maintenance environments preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely disassemble and reassemble processing equipment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety principles, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling requirements.
• Ability to complete the McCain Operator Training Program and all assigned certifications, including: Food Safety and GMP Fundamentals; Chemical Safety and SDS Literacy; Sanitation Procedures and SSOP Compliance; Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification; Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification; Annual recertification requirements.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use touch-screen systems, sanitation tracking platforms, and electronic documentation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, chemical labels, equipment instructions, SDS documents, and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to chemical concentrations and sanitation documentation.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, noisy, and physically demanding manufacturing environments while lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Execute sanitation procedures in accordance with SSOPs, GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment including conveyors, fryers, blanchers, cutters, flumes, piping systems, floors, drains, and production areas.
• Identify and eliminate product buildup, residue, biofilm indicators, and other contamination risks.
• Conduct visual inspections and support pre-operational inspections to verify cleanliness and production readiness.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble equipment required for effective cleaning and inspection.
• Inspect equipment for conditions such as damaged components, sanitation harborage points, leaks, corrosion, worn seals, and other maintenance concerns.
• Handle, mix, test, and apply approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals according to procedures, SDS requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform and document sanitation verification activities including ATP testing, chemical concentration checks, inspection records, and corrective actions.
• Follow all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, chemical safety practices, and hazard reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation teams to ensure effective shift handoffs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving

Reading safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Touch-screen systems

Sanitation tracking platforms

Electronic documentation tools

SDS literacy

Job description

Position Title: Sanitation Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44402

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.

The Sanitation Operator is responsible for executing, inspecting, and verifying sanitation activities throughout the food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a safe food production environment by performing sanitation on processing equipment and production areas, identifying potential contamination risks, supporting sanitation verification programs, and ensuring equipment is production-ready.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Execute sanitation procedures in accordance with SSOPs, GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment including conveyors, fryers, blanchers, cutters, flumes, piping systems, floors, drains, and production areas.
• Identify and eliminate product buildup, residue, biofilm indicators, and other contamination risks.
• Conduct visual inspections and support pre-operational inspections to verify cleanliness and production readiness.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble equipment required for effective cleaning and inspection.
• Inspect equipment for conditions such as damaged components, sanitation harborage points, leaks, corrosion, worn seals, and other maintenance concerns.
• Handle, mix, test, and apply approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals according to procedures, SDS requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform and document sanitation verification activities including ATP testing, chemical concentration checks, inspection records, and corrective actions.
• Follow all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, chemical safety practices, and hazard reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation teams to ensure effective shift handoffs and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three months of related experience and/or training.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, industrial sanitation, cleaning, or maintenance environments preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely disassemble and reassemble processing equipment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety principles, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling requirements.
• Ability to complete the McCain Operator Training Program and all assigned certifications, including:
  • Food Safety and GMP Fundamentals
  • Chemical Safety and SDS Literacy
  • Sanitation Procedures and SSOP Compliance
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification
  • Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification
  • Annual recertification requirements
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use touch-screen systems, sanitation tracking platforms, and electronic documentation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, chemical labels, equipment instructions, SDS documents, and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to chemical concentrations and sanitation documentation.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, noisy, and physically demanding manufacturing environments while lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

About The Team.

The Sanitation Technician is part of the plant Sanitation team and works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Food Safety partners to support operational excellence. This role is essential to ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations by maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the facility and supporting production readiness across all shifts.

About McCain.

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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.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

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.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package

Starting at 22.56 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The 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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): US - United States of America : Maine : Easton

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.