Sanitation Operator — Night Shift (12-Hour, Cold Environment)

Freshpet; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshpet is hiring a Night Shift Sanitation Operator to disinfect surfaces, sanitize production equipment, and minimize waste along the line. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP and HACCP standards while operating in a cold, wet environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may bring 1 year of manufacturing sanitation experience, plus the ability to lift 50 lbs, read procedures, and cross-train on sanitation tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and accurately complete paperwork related to sanitation activities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more and work a 12-hour shift.
• Be willing and able to cross train on all sanitation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble machine parts and equipment
• Monitor and adjust chemical cleaning usage
• Assist QA with Pre-Op inspections
• Support sanitation training for production
• Remove waste and debris
• Support weekly environmental and master sanitation programs
• Assist startup/shutdown of machinery
• Follow SOPs and SSOPs
• Ensure GMP/HACCP food safety standards
• Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures
• Manually lift and transport unfinished product
• Work in cold, wet environments (~40°F)
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (7 days)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading procedures

Cross-training

Lift 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Freshpet is hiring a Night Shift Sanitation Operator to disinfect surfaces, sanitize production equipment, and minimize waste along the line. The role emphasizes adherence to GMP and HACCP standards while operating in a cold, wet environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and may bring 1 year of manufacturing sanitation experience, plus the ability to lift 50 lbs, read procedures, and cross-train on sanitation tasks.