Sanitation Technician: Food Packaging Operations

WESTERNS SMOKEHOUSE & MEAT MARKET LLC; Mexico (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a Sanitation Team Member in Mexico, MO to ensure clean and hygienic conditions for food production. You will sanitize equipment, rooms and surfaces, document cleaning activities and support lockdown procedures under supervision.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year sanitation/manufacturing experience, and knowledge of GMP/OSHA. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and PPE usage in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or sanitation role, preferably in food processing.
• Familiarity with sanitation equipment, cleaning protocols, and chemical handling.
• Understanding food safety, GMP, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs and cleaning checklists.
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and equipment scanning.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment, rooms, and surfaces using hoses, mops, squeegees, and approved cleaning agents.
• Prepare the Processing, Packaging, Retail, Meat, Cooler, and Cut Rooms for the next shift.
• Clean and sanitize all floors, ensuring they are free from debris and product waste.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment and machines for sanitation and setup.
• Load smokehouses with raw products and initiate programs based on batch specifications.
• Complete post-operation (post-op) check sheets to ensure cleaning duties were performed correctly.
• Accurately document all sanitation activities on the Master Cleaning Sheet.
• Enforce and document lockdown procedures for the facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

SOP compliance

OSHA regulations understanding

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Western Smokehouse Partners is seeking a Sanitation Team Member in Mexico, MO to ensure clean and hygienic conditions for food production. You will sanitize equipment, rooms and surfaces, document cleaning activities and support lockdown procedures under supervision.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year sanitation/manufacturing experience, and knowledge of GMP/OSHA. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and PPE usage in a cold environment.