Sanitation Technician: Food Plant Safety & Cleanliness

American Italian Pasta Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods is seeking a Sanitation Team Member to uphold strict cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the plant, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires self-direction, teamwork, and the ability to complete safety training.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, confined spaces, and facility areas, applying sanitizers properly, and maintaining GMP/HACCP paperwork. Candidates should be able to lift 55 lbs and work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Should be familiar with GMP, HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment.
• Regularly work in confined spaces such as dryers and semolina silos.
• Clean and maintain walls, floors, HVAC units, ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, ceilings.
• Maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas.
• Mix and apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals safely.
• Complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork.
• Participate in GMP or Food Safety audits as needed.
• Communicate results and corrective actions clearly.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to produce safe, quality, and legal product.
• Follow safety programs and maintain hazard-free areas.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and support a self-directed work environment.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Physical ability

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Tools

Floor scrubbers

High-pressure washers

Forklifts

Job description

Winland Foods is seeking a Sanitation Team Member to uphold strict cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the plant, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires self-direction, teamwork, and the ability to complete safety training.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, confined spaces, and facility areas, applying sanitizers properly, and maintaining GMP/HACCP paperwork. Candidates should be able to lift 55 lbs and work in varying conditions.