Sanitation Operator III — Food-Grade Cleaning

Lactalis American Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off from day one

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Lactalis American Group is hiring a Sanitation Operator III based in Nampa, ID. You will lead sanitation of production lines, disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning, and uphold strict food safety standards in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualified applicants will have 1–2 years in food manufacturing or sanitation, familiarity with cleaning chemicals, PPE, and sanitation equipment, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, or industrial cleaning environments preferred.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals, PPE, or sanitation equipment is strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of chemical handling, dilution, or sanitation procedures (SDS, labels, PPE).
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble production lines and equipment for thorough cleaning and sanitation.
• Perform cleaning and sanitizing using approved procedures, tools, and chemicals.
• Conduct verification activities (including swabbing) to confirm sanitation effectiveness.
• Reassemble equipment correctly and prepare lines for on-time production startup.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Safely handle and apply caustic and acidic cleaning chemicals per procedures.
• Communicate issues impacting safety, quality, or production to supervisors.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Flexibility to handle repetitive tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lactalis American Group is hiring a Sanitation Operator III based in Nampa, ID. You will lead sanitation of production lines, disassemble and reassemble equipment for thorough cleaning, and uphold strict food safety standards in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Qualified applicants will have 1–2 years in food manufacturing or sanitation, familiarity with cleaning chemicals, PPE, and sanitation equipment, plus a high school diploma or GED.