Sanitation Tech-3

Pickles Manufacturing LLC; Faison (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Sanitation Tech-3 for the NC Faison facility. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production areas, following strict safety and sanitation protocols.

The position operates on the 3rd shift (8:30pm–5:30am), Monday through Friday with some Sundays, requiring English communication and forklift certification. Join a manufacturing team committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Able to stand/walk 100%, bend, lift, and use PPE in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and production/storage areas per FDA/USDA and company policies.
• Work with trained backups when needed.
• Report food safety or quality issues to Supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Forklift certification

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: NC Faison

Job Type: Production Sanitation

Job Posting Title: Sanitation Tech-3

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products. Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs!
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production/storage areas as assigned according to the standards set forth by the food and Drug Administration, the United States Department of Agriculture, state and local agencies, and company policies.
• In the event of absence, this position will be covered from the pool of trained, qualified backups.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality issues to Supervisor as well as the following specific duties involving food safety and quality.
• Ability to comprehend and perform cleaning protocols for all assigned equipment in the plant.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble assigned equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to safely mix and apply industrial cleaners and sanitizers as instructed and per label directions.
• Keep all assigned equipment in working order.
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor/Foreperson.
• Ability to drive a forklift (training will be provided).
• Certify that all tasks performed pass microbiological tests as required.
• Perform line CIP, if designated.
• All personnel assigned to this position will be issued/will use the protective gear necessary to perform the above tasks.
• Work in all areas of the plant, as assigned by the Sanitation Foreman/Supervisor.
• Overtime before and after shift may be required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned daily.

Important Details

• This is a full-time permanent role on 3rd shift, which operates from 8:30pm-5:30am Monday through Friday with some Sundays.

About You

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, must be able to pass forklift certification.
• Standing and Walking 100%, Use of both hands 100%, bending, lifting, and squatting Factory setting requiring the use of PPE.
• Will work with hazardous chemicals and will be trained on safe handling practices.

Equal Opportunity

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]