Sanitation Technician

McCain Foods; Wisconsin Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Leave support

Vacation and holidays

Mental health resources

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Technician in Wisconsin Rapids. You will maintain a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment, using industrial cleaning equipment and established sanitation procedures.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to safety, and flexibility to support shutdown sanitation activities, including night shifts. Starting pay is 27.00 USD per hour with bonus eligibility and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and adherence to food safety standards.
• Ability to work in varied conditions (hot, cold, humid, confined spaces).
• Comfort with working at heights and lifting 40 lbs+.
• Willingness to work during factory shutdowns and night shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough sanitation of facility infrastructure and equipment.
• Operate power washers and other cleaning tools to maintain cleanliness.
• Follow safety procedures and food safety requirements at all times.
• Document sanitation activities and required reporting.
• Support shutdown cleaning activities and night shift work as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title:

Sanitation Technician

Position Type:

Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:

44234

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

As a Sanitation Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment. Working under the direction of Sanitation leadership, you will utilize industrial cleaning equipment, Ecolab cleaning agents, and established sanitation procedures to ensure facility and equipment cleanliness while supporting McCain's Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) standards. This hands-on role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and flexibility to support factory shutdown sanitation activities.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitation of facility infrastructure, including ceilings, pipes, walls, tanks, processing equipment, and production areas.
• Operate power washers and other industrial cleaning tools and equipment to maintain sanitation standards throughout the facility.
• Work safely and effectively in a variety of conditions, including hot, humid, cold, and confined environments.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives by understanding and applying sanitation and quality process techniques.
• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and food safety requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Support factory shutdown cleaning activities, including night shift work during shutdown periods as required.
• Climb ladders, stairs, aerial lifts, and work platforms to access and clean elevated equipment and structures.
• Handle and use industrial cleaning chemicals responsibly and in accordance with chemical safety procedures.
• Accurately complete sanitation documentation, records, and required reporting.
• Perform additional duties and sanitation-related responsibilities as assigned to support operational needs.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to safely push, pull, and lift 40 pounds or more on a regular basis.
• Ability to work extended periods using power washing and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Comfort working at heights, including ladders, aerial lifts, cages, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to work safely with industrial cleaning chemicals and follow established handling procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating good judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to work during factory shutdowns, including night shifts as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and aerial lift certifications.
• Successful completion of required sanitation, chemical safety, and cleaning effectiveness training programs.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities.

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.

Compensation Package:

- Starting at 27.00 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support, including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefits details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids

Company:

McCain Foods USA, Inc.