Sanitation Tech 3rd Shift Monticello

QPS Employment Group; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Sanitation Tech for a production facility in Wisconsin. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness and GMP compliance within the Food & Beverage environment, with on-the-job training provided.

The position runs on a 3rd shift from 11:00pm to 7:30am, Monday through Friday, offering a $22.95 per hour wage. Candidates should be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods, with strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Able to stand and walk for 4–10 hours per day.
• Frequent bending, occasional reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of production equipment and facility areas using chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Operate and maintain forklifts, pallet jacks, and walkie forklifts (where applicable).
• Conduct CIP and COP verifications including checking concentrations, flow, time, and temperature.
• Document sanitation and production checks accurately and timely.
• Follow GMP, PPE, and chemical handling practices.
• Tear down and reassemble production equipment for cleaning.
• Verify cleanliness and observe conditions to ensure compliance.
• Follow facility color coding procedures for cleaning methods.
• Assist Line and Floor Sanitation Supervisors with tasks as assigned.
• Communicate food safety concerns to supervisors or managers.

Skills

On-the-job training

Physical stamina

Lifting ability

Stand/walk long hours

Attention to detail

Good communication

Job description

Position Title: Sanitation Tech Wage: $22.95 per hour Shift: 3rd Hours: 11:00pm-7:30am (Mon-Fri) Join a great team as a Sanitation Tech and play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within our production facility. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the dynamic Food & Beverage industry, ensuring compliance with all sanitation standards and GMP protocols.

Sanitation Tech Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of production equipment and facility areas using chemicals and sanitation equipment such as foamers, steam hoses, COP tanks, and CIP systems.
• Operate and maintain certification for forklifts, pallet jacks, and walkie forklifts.
• Conduct CIP and COP tank verifications, including checking chemical concentrations, flow, time, and temperature.
• Document sanitation and production checks accurately and timely.
• Follow all GMP, PPE, and chemical handling practices.
• Tear down and reassemble production equipment for cleaning throughout the facility.
• Use foaming equipment and scrub machinery as needed.
• Verify cleanliness of equipment post-cleaning and observe facility and equipment conditions to ensure compliance.
• Follow facility color coding procedures for cleaning methods.
• Assist Line and Floor Sanitation Supervisors with sanitation tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Communicate any food safety concerns immediately to supervisors or managers.

Sanitation Tech Requirements

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. repeatedly and push/pull up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (4-10 hours per day).
• Capable of frequent bending, occasional reaching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good manual dexterity to perform routine cleaning functions.
• Effective communication skills.

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