Sanitation Operator - Core

Milk Means More; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance day ONE of employment

401k match up to 6%

PTO and holidays

Wellness days

Maternity/paternity leave

Set schedule/overtime

Job summary

McCain is seeking a Sanitation Operator - Core to inspect, clean, and sanitize plant equipment and surrounding areas in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

The role requires adherence to FDA/USDA guidelines, GMP practices, and detailed documentation. You will perform ATP testing, handle cleaning chemicals, and support sanitation and production teams while maintaining safety and quality at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 6+ months of chemical safety experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Sanitation experience within last 5 years preferred.
• Forklift/high lift/articulated lift certifications preferred or obtainable.
• Must read/write English; maintain documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, and sanitize plant equipment and outdoor areas following GMP and safety guidelines.
• Safely dispense and store cleaning chemicals and PPE.
• Perform ATP testing and maintain logs and records.
• Operate around large processing equipment and move objects using appropriate machinery.
• Participate in safety and quality training; back up sanitation and production teams.

Skills

Chemical safety practices

Sanitation experience

Lifting up to 50 lbs

PIV operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

High lift certification

Articulated lift certification

Job description

**Requisition ID: 43666****Job Description****What you’ll be doing.**The **Sanitation Operator - Core** 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. 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.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.**Available Shift: A Crew/AM Shift (6AM-6PM) on a 2-2-3 schedule.****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:** - Starting at 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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.