Sanitation Technician-1st Shift

WPS Fresh; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WPSFresh in Minneapolis is hiring a 1st Shift Sanitation Employee to clean and sanitize food processing areas in a refrigerated environment.

The role involves following GMPs, HACCP, USDA/FDA procedures, and Master Sanitation Schedule, with duties including equipment cleaning, disassembly for cleaning, logs, and reporting safety concerns. Training provided; schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM with possible early starts or late shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work in a cold/refrigerated environment.
• Capable of following written procedures and safety instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment, conveyors, and production areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for cleaning.
• Wash and sanitize floors, walls, drains, and ceilings.
• Follow sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Wear PPE and handle cleaning chemicals safely.
• Complete sanitation logs and required documentation.
• Report equipment or safety concerns to management.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to maintain high sanitation standards.

Skills

Dependable

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Follow procedures

Basic mechanical aptitude

Equipment disassembly

Cold environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1st Shift Sanitation Employee – WPSFresh

Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:30 PM | Flexibility Required

Keep It Clean. Keep It Safe. Keep Production Moving.

WPSFresh is looking for dependable, hardworking 1st Shift Sanitation Employees to help keep our food production facility clean, safe, and ready for production.

This is an important hands‑on role working in a refrigerated/cold food production environment. You'll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production areas to help ensure our products meet the highest standards for food safety, quality, and cleanliness.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Candidates must also have the flexibility to start earlier and stay later when production and sanitation needs require it.

If you take pride in doing a job right, pay attention to the details, and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we'd like to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment, conveyors, production lines, utensils, and production areas.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment to ensure thorough cleaning.
• Wash, scrub, rinse, and sanitize floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and other facility areas.
• Remove food residue, debris, and waste from production areas.
• Follow established sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Safely mix, handle, and use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Perform pre‑operational inspections to make sure equipment and areas are clean and ready for production.
• Complete sanitation logs and required documentation accurately.
• Report equipment damage, maintenance needs, or food safety concerns to management.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP requirements, USDA/FDA regulations, and company food safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE and follow all plant safety procedures.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and corrective actions when needed.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to maintain high sanitation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What to Expect

We want candidates to understand the work environment and schedule before joining our team.

• Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Schedule flexibility is required. Depending on production and sanitation needs, you may need to start earlier than 7:00 AM and/or stay later than 3:30 PM.
• Cold environment: This position works in a refrigerated food production facility where temperatures are kept cooler for food safety and product quality.
• Hands‑on, physical work: You'll be on your feet and regularly moving, bending, reaching, scrubbing, washing, and cleaning throughout your shift.
• Wet environment: Sanitation work involves water, cleaning solutions, and sanitizing chemicals.
• PPE required: You'll wear appropriate personal protective equipment while performing sanitation duties.
• Occasional weekend or additional hours may be required based on business and production needs.

What We’re Looking For

You don't need years of sanitation experience to be successful in this role. We can train the right person.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and committed to excellent attendance.
• Able to work the regular Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule.
• Flexible and willing to start earlier or stay later when needed.
• Comfortable working in a cold/refrigerated environment for extended periods.
• Detail‑oriented and takes pride in doing quality work.
• Comfortable performing physical, hands‑on cleaning work.
• Able to follow written procedures and safety instructions.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable safely handling cleaning chemicals and wearing required PPE.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Willing to learn and follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous sanitation, food manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, or production experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Experience safely disassembling and reassembling equipment.
• Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Why This Job Matters

Clean equipment and a clean facility are essential to producing safe, high‑quality food.

As part of our Sanitation team, you'll play a direct role in protecting our customers, supporting Production and Quality, and making sure our facility and equipment meet our food safety and cleanliness standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants a primarily Monday‑through‑Friday, 1st‑shift schedule, enjoys staying active, and takes pride in seeing the results of their work.