Sanitation Tech $16.50/hr DOE (2nd shift - Thursday to Monday)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eugene, Oregon plant of Post Consumer Brands, a unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is hiring sanitation staff to maintain food safety in production areas. The role requires 2nd shift (Thursday to Monday) with a wage starting at $16.50+ per hour and overtime as needed.

You will work within GMP guidelines, support equipment cleaning, and help ensure clean, safe facilities for cereal production. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, experience in sanitation in food manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or medical facility preferred.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow written methods precisely.
• Ability to follow work direction and adjust to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated production equipment and facilities per SOPs and GMPs.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Conduct HACCP-related environmental swabbing and testing tasks.
• Uphold safety and food safety standards and maintain hygiene.
• Record daily logs and reports; report unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S.

Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families.

Responsibilities

Wage: $16.50+ depending on experience

2nd shift - Thursday to Monday

Position Summary

Our Sanitation staff are responsible for maintaining Food Safety through the cleaning of company equipment and facilities in food production and packaging areas within the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as well as Company & Food Industry Best Practices and the Golden Rules of Safety. Employees will work as part of a team assigned to clean designated production equipment and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all assigned interior and exterior food production surfaces are cleaned per daily responsibilities and according to the Master Sanitation Schedule and company procedures
• Serve as a backup for machine/equipment cleaning, as needed. Perform key tasks according to SOPs, including: disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling of equipment.
• Perform HACCP responsibilities including environmental swabbing and testing (ATP, Salmonella, Listeria),
• Follow Quality and Food Safety standards by role modeling Good Manufacturing Practices, adhering to safety and food safety standards and procedures, and practicing good individual personal hygiene
• Follow all safety procedures and policies and report any unsafe or unsanitary conditions immediately to supervisor on duty
• Maintain daily reports, logs, and records according to standard operating procedures, processes, and company expectations
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience Required

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or medical facility
• Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT)
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow written methods, paying close attention to details.
• Must be able to follow specific work direction and adjust as necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to maintain legible & accurate records / paperwork as required.
• Must have skills to properly explain equipment, product quality, or production issues to Maintenance, QA, or other Production Personnel during pre-shift meetings, at shift hand off, and during your shift. This may involve communicating in problem solving events or meetings.

Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to lift to 55 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Must be able to reach, grasp, and make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists throughout the shift.
• Must be able to perform work at or above shoulder height for short periods of time throughout the shift.
• Must be able to push, pull, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach throughout shift.
• Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment.
• Must be comfortable working in dusty environments.
• Must be able to distinguish between sounds, such as forklift horns, fire alarms, machine signals, etc.
• Must be able to stand and walk for entirety of shift (8 hours).
• Must be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods of time
• Must be comfortable climbing up and down stairs/ladders throughout the shift.