Sanitation Technician

New York Ag Connection; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness of all food-contact equipment in the dairy production areas. You will follow standard operating procedures for sanitation, safely handling chemicals and tools, and coordinating with production teams to ensure hygiene standards.

The role requires flexibility, occasional overtime, and the ability to work in wet, humid, and temperature-changing conditions. Prior sanitation or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 6 months in industrial manufacturing, sanitation or related roles.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and troubleshoot in sanitation tasks.
• Able to read, write and understand instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize food-contact equipment and processing areas per SSOPs.
• Safely handle sanitation chemicals and equipment during tasks.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness and report issues to supervisors.
• Work around large processing equipment in hot, wet environments.
• Follow safety, GMP, quality, and housekeeping procedures.

Skills

Age 18+

6 months experience

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Reading & following instructions

Communication with supervisors

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Flexibility to schedule

Education

High school diploma / GED / associate degree

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Sanitation Technician#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:$27.27 HOUR### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Technician**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Sanitation Technician| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |Sanitation Technician**Pay:** $27.27 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (8pm-5am)**Shift & Working Hours:** Monday -Thursday & Saturday Shift; 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM; Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed.In this role, you'll be part of the Land O'Lakes, Inc. manufacturing team, responsible for the overall cleaning of all food contact equipment in the production's areas. You will ensure that all equipment is being cleaned per the sanitation standard operating procedures. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.The Sanitation Associate is required to work in an environment that is wet, very humid and undergoes extreme temperature changes, from very hot to very cold. Due to the changing environment, a worker must constantly be aware of the effects of these changes. The sanitation worker will also be working around large processing equipment in which chemicals will be used to complete the sanitation process. The sanitation worker must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew, under stressful conditions and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer.To become a successful member of the Sanitation department, a person must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, able to keep up in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to get \"dirty.\"This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.**Key Responsibilities:*** Clean and sanitize food-contact equipment, processing equipment, and production areas in accordance with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).* Safely use cleaning tools and approved sanitation chemicals, including corrosive chemicals, as required for assigned tasks.* Follow all safety, good manufacturing practice, quality, production, training, housekeeping, and standard operating procedure requirements.* Inspect assigned areas and equipment for cleanliness and communicate sanitation progress, issues, or concerns to the supervisor and production operators.* Work safely around large processing equipment and remain aware of changing environmental conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold areas.* Complete general housekeeping and cleaning duties as assigned.* Work effectively as part of a team, arrive on time, complete assigned tasks by established deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.* Perform multiple tasks and maintain pace in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.* Follow supervisor instructions* Other duties as assigned**Required Experience and Skills:*** Must be 18 years of age or older.* At least 6 months of industrial manufacturing, sanitation, cleaning, or related work experience.* Basic computer and math skills.* Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.* Ability and willingness to safely work with sanitation chemicals, including corrosive chemicals.* Ability to communicate work progress and concerns to supervisors and production employees.* Willingness to learn new skills, solve problems, and troubleshoot within the scope of the role.* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a respectful approach when working with others.* Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to business needs.**Preferred Experience:*** High school diploma, GED, or associate degree.* One or more years of manufacturing, food production, industrial sanitation, or cleaning experience.* Experience using enterprise software or sanitation programs.* Basic understanding of food-processing equipment and operating principles.* Experience identifying and reporting basic mechanical or system issues.**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.* Frequent movement, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.* Ability to perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.* Ability to work in wet, very humid, noisy, hot, and cold environments for extended periods.* Ability to work in areas where dust and cleaning chemicals may be present.* Ability to work safely around large processing equipment.**About Land O'Lakes, Inc.**Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 09/23/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Cargill, Inc Kansas City, Kansas | Bunge Sandston, Virginia || Land O Lakes Hicksville, New York | |1 person is interested in this job.