Sanitation Technician

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,125,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a full-time plant sanitation associate for the 1st shift in our Kansas facility. The position offers competitive compensation at $23.50 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will detail-clean assigned plant areas, maintain sanitation records, and operate cleaning equipment with safety and GMP compliance as priorities. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Ability to perform physical job duties including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Detail clean all assigned area of the plant.
• Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant.
• Use bio-mist unit to sanitize areas of the plant.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work on projects independently.
• Make suggestions for continuous improvement in the plant.
• Follow all safety procedures and GMP requirements in the plant.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

English communication

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.

Job type: Full time

Shift available: 1st shift

Compensation: $23.50 /hr

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Detail clean all assigned area of the plant
• Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant
• Use bio-mist unit as instructed to sanitize areas of the plant
• Must be self-motivated and able to work on project on your own
• Make suggestions for continuous improvement in the plant
• Follow all safety procedures in the plant
• Follow all quality requirements to avoid contamination while cleaning
• Must be able to operate a forklift and work on the man lift at times
• Follow all GMP and operational sanitation practices in the plant
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
• Be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends ,holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet