Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift, 6pm-6:00am

Thrive Foods; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Safety Shoe Program

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry is hiring a Sanitation Technician for the 1st shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) in Oak Creek, WI. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, and facilities to meet food-safety standards and GMP requirements.

The ideal candidate can operate cleaning equipment, follow procedures, and work independently in a fast-paced food-manufacturing environment, contributing to continuous improvement and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to test and monitor cleaning chemicals for proper titration strength.
• Forklift certification, or the ability to successfully obtain certification.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow operating procedures, manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and use measuring tools, including tape measures, feeler gauges, and micrometers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties related to the cleaning and sanitation of the facility and production equipment.
• Inspect equipment and facility conditions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company sanitation standards.
• Clean equipment and inspect working components to ensure readiness for production operations.
• Maintain work areas in a manner that prevents damage to equipment, machinery, and facility property.
• Identify and report unsanitary conditions, food safety concerns, or sanitation issues to management and production personnel.
• Clean office areas and other facility spaces requiring sanitation services.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, plant layout, lighting, or work practices to enhance sanitation effectiveness and product quality.
• Safely operate equipment for elevated cleaning activities.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Tools

Hand tools

Floor scrubbers

Buffers

Sanitation equipment

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Oak Creek, WI, Oak Creek, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3344

Grow your career with Thrive Freeze Dry as we continue expanding to become the largest freeze-dried food manufacturer in the world.

Conveniently located in Oak Creek, WI, we are hiring immediately for a full-time Sanitation Technician position.

• Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday
• Starting Pay: $20.25/hour + $1 shift differential for night shift
• Reports To: Sanitation Supervisor

About Thrive Freeze Dry

Thrive Foods is a leader in the freeze-dried food industry. As the largest freeze-dried food provider in the United States, Thrive Freeze Dry is driving trends in healthy snacking, clean-label ingredients, and innovative products within the human food, probiotics, and pet food industries. As a result, we maintain a blue-chip customer base that includes food service companies, natural food retailers, and nationally recognized brands.

As our company grows, so do our aspirations. We are team-oriented and committed to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement. Our values are simple:

Lead with Integrity
Treat People Well
Chase Big Goals
Do What Matters Most
Win Together
Learn & Grow

Job Summary

The Sanitation Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and food-safe manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, production areas, offices, and facility grounds while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal and state sanitation regulations.

The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining high sanitation standards, demonstrates attention to detail, and is committed to supporting food safety and quality initiatives. This role requires the ability to work independently, follow established sanitation procedures, safely operate cleaning equipment and powered industrial vehicles, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Perform all duties related to the cleaning and sanitation of the facility and production equipment.
• Inspect equipment and facility conditions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company sanitation standards.
• Clean equipment and inspect working components to ensure readiness for production operations.
• Maintain work areas in a manner that prevents damage to equipment, machinery, and facility property.
• Identify and report unsanitary conditions, food safety concerns, or sanitation issues to management and production personnel.
• Clean office areas and other facility spaces requiring sanitation services.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, plant layout, lighting, or work practices to enhance sanitation effectiveness and product quality.
• Safely operate equipment for elevated cleaning activities.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements Include

Ability to test and monitor cleaning chemicals for proper titration strength.

Forklift certification, or the ability to successfully obtain certification.

Ability to safely operate and maintain hand tools, floor scrubbers, buffers, and other sanitation equipment.

Ability to read, interpret, and follow operating procedures, manuals, and work instructions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and use measuring tools, including tape measures, feeler gauges, and micrometers.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position is performed in a food manufacturing environment with frequent temperature changes. Unrestricted visual and hearing abilities are required to ensure the safety of all employees. The position regularly requires lifting up to 40 pounds.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided by Thrive Freeze Dry.

Food Safety Requirements

• Place a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and following Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to food safety and sanitation standards by communicating any food safety incidents, observations, or opportunities for improvement.
• In the absence of a Lead, serve as a backup resource to help ensure all food safety, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements are met.

Product Safety and Quality

• Place a high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to company food safety, quality, and sanitation standards by communicating any incidents, observations, or opportunities for improvement.
• Adhere to all Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follow GMP requirements related to food-contact packaging and employee responsibilities.
• Support Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, food defense, quality objectives, and SQF system requirements.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for today, tomorrow, and beyond!

Health Insurance

• Medical (UMR / United Healthcare Network)
• Vision (VSP)
• Effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

Supplemental Insurance

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% of annual salary

Additional Benefits

• Safety Shoe Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

Thrive Freeze Dry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information regarding your EEO rights, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

View all of our current career opportunities at: https://www.thrivefoods.com/careers/