Sanitation Tech - 2nd shift

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing leader in Wakefield is seeking a Sanitation Associate to ensure cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards. This role requires responsibility for cleaning equipment, performing inspections, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates have an ability to work in various environments and communicate effectively. No prior experience is necessary, although manufacturing or sanitation experience is preferred. Competitive opportunities in a supportive team await those who are self-motivated and ready for challenges.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Prior manufacturing or sanitation experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a pallet jack license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules.
• Follow proper safety practices and report any issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in cold and humid environments

Mechanical troubleshooting

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

No prior experience required

Manufacturing or sanitation experience preferred

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. The plant is a flex facility capable of producing a range of egg products, including whole pasteurized eggs, liquid, dried, hard‑boiled, and curds.

Location Description

Wakefield plant – large production facility enabling flexible manufacturing of a variety of egg products.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation in the assigned department area.

This position is required to comply with safety work rules and reinforce safety as a core value. The employee ensures that all policies, procedures and activities related to food safety and quality are followed to reduce product and process variability.

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the department.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Follow daily production start‑up procedures.
• Cross‑train in sanitation duties.
• Report equipment or mechanical problems.
• Inspect area and utilize team efforts.
• Adhere to plant goals without prompting.
• Refer to the CP Manual for sanitation program questions.
• Apply chemical handling procedures for caustics, acids, quats, bleach, and peracetic acid.
• Conduct effective pre‑op to RTE standards.
• Consistently titrate correctly.
• Replace gaskets as needed.
• Perform daily pre‑op inspections.
• Ensure the room complies with regulations.
• Follow SOPs and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Adhere to safe work practices, GMPs, and ensure product quality.
• Report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Maintain a safe and healthy workplace by following all safety policies and procedures.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required: No prior experience or training necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Prior manufacturing and/or sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must obtain and maintain a company pallet jack license; forklift experience preferred.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group contexts.
• Add and subtract two‑digit numbers.
• Apply common sense to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Demonstrate open and honest communication.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively with others.
• Safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work independently or as part of a team as required.
• Self‑motivated and willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Display responsible behavior at work.
• Open to change.
• Work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty, and humid environments.
• Work around required cleaning solutions.
• Have good hand‑eye coordination.
• Stand on hard surfaces most of the shift and maneuver stairs, bend, stoop, or crouch as needed.