Sanitation Specialist, Weekend Shift

mckee; Stuarts Draft (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Sanitation Specialist to join our Environmental Sanitation Department on a weekend shift at the Stuarts Draft, VA facility. You will clean and sanitize equipment and areas, rotate through lines, and support sanitation operations using high-pressure washing equipment.

The role requires basic computer and math skills, teamwork, and the ability to lift 20–50 lbs. Training for Lift Truck operation and safety is provided, with pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and math skills required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Must follow company food safety and product purity procedures.
• Flexibility to work extended shifts and additional days as needed.
• Lift 20–50 lbs and work in varying climates and temperatures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator license.
• DMV record must be obtained by Safety Department.
• Lift Truck vision screen must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and areas as assigned.
• Operate high-pressure washing equipment.
• Assist in controlling microbiology, bacteria and mold growth.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Team player

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Lift Truck Operator license

Job description

Sanitation Specialist (Weekend Shift)

Join America's favorite family bakery since 1934-home of Little Debbie®, Drake's® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You'll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you'll discover a better way to live and work.

Pay

• $23.88 - $25.10 / hour (base rate), depending on experience and qualifications
• Eligible hours worked can pay up to 27% above base rate, based on schedule
• Premium eligibility and pay details are reviewed during the interview process

Schedule

• Thursday 12 hours, 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (30-minute clock-out lunch)
• Friday 12 hours, 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (summer schedule) (30-minute clock-out lunch)
• Saturday night, 12 hours, 10:00 p.m. - 10:30 a.m. (hours vary with sundown) (30-minute clock-out lunch)

Location

272 Patton Farm Road, Stuarts Draft, Virginia 24477

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a Sanitation Specialist to join our Environmental Sanitation Department team. The ESD (Environmental Service Department) Technician Specialist's job function is to clean in any area assigned by the Master Sanitation System (MSS) and work in areas that the supervisor may assign. The job includes tasks that assist in the control of microbiology, bacteria, and mold growth in and around the equipment and other areas of our manufacturing facilities. The ESD Technician Specialist should know all tasks and will provide training to new employees on cleaning procedures. You will rotate and may work in all areas, cleaning equipment with high-pressure systems and operating high pressure washing equipment. Tasks include cleaning and sanitizing the specified equipment listed on the MSS. Employees in this position are expected to know what parts and equipment will be needed in order to operate all the various lines during changeovers at their facilities. You may work in high temperatures (ovens) and low temperatures (cold room). While performing the tasks, it is necessary to work with chemicals and substantial amounts of water. You must be able to lift heavy items ranging from 20-50 pounds and work at heights up to 40 feet. While performing the duties of this job, you may be exposed to fast-moving machinery, mechanical parts and airborne particles. Moving conveyors may affect people who are sensitive to motion. The noise level in the work environment is loud and some areas require hearing protection. You must follow proper safety procedures at all times. You are required to wear approved clothing while in specified plant areas. This includes hairnets, slip-resistant steel-toed safety shoes, gloves and hearing protection. No jewelry, nail polish, or artificial nails are allowed in the food production facilities. You will be required to attend specialized training to prepare for certain tasks. You must also be willing to submit to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

APPLICANTS WITH ALLERGIES SHOULD BE AWARE THAT SOY FLOUR, RAW AND COOKED PEANUTS, ALMONDS, WALNUTS AND POSSIBLY OTHER TREE NUTS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND MAY NEED TO BE HANDLED AS PART OF NORMAL JOB DUTIES.

Required Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• High initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work well with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with others; team player
• Good overall work, attendance, and safety record
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to company food safety and product purity procedures
• Strong customer service skills
• Good housekeeping skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple cleaning activities
• Ability to work and communicate well with peers and management
• Heavy lifting (20-50 lbs.)
• Willing to work flexible hours, extended shifts and additional days as needed
• Accuracy with detailed paperwork
• Capability to handle physically demanding work in varying climates and working conditions (extreme heights, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, poor weather, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator license
• DMV Record must be obtained by the Safety Department
• Lift Truck vision screen must be completed by Employee Health Services and must meet Lift Truck standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Food processing or food manufacturing experience
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and industry standard cleaning and sanitation procedures
• Basic knowledge of the function and operation of sanitation equipment
• Training and/or experience in operating lift equipment
• Training and/or experience with high pressure water systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain an LTO (Lift Truck Operator) license (includes a good driving record and meeting vision requirements to drive a lift truck at Mc