Sanitation Technician, Food Plant Safety & LOTO Certified

Mars; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five Principles

Mars University

Bonus potential

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Sanitation Technician at our Wisconsin plant to clean and sanitize equipment and locations, follow sanitation schedules, and perform lockouts and permits as needed. The role requires adapting to temperature and environmental extremes while maintaining safety and food quality.

Shifts are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. You will handle lifting up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and pursue forklift and JLG lift certifications. Emphasis on safety, quality, and the Mars Five Principles.

Qualifications

• Stand/walk for extended periods, climb stairs/ladders, lift up to 50 lb
• Must adapt to hot/cold, dust, chemicals
• Good communication skills
• Familiar with Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems
• Adapt to sudden sanitation needs (spills, micro events, downtime)
• Forklift and JLG Lift Certification required or obtained after hire
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights certified or obtained after hire

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize equipment and locations per schedule
• Lockout/tagout and permit execution during specialized work
• Work safely to ensure food safety and product quality
• Operate in environments with temperature and physical hazards
• Support sanitation needs during unplanned events as required

Skills

Stamina & lifting up to 50 lbs

Adapting to temperature extremes

Communication skills

Safety & Quality systems knowledge

Sanitation experience

LOTO knowledge

Confined Space Entry & Heights cert

Tools

Forklift certification

JLG Lift certification

LOTO procedures knowledge

Safety training & PPE

Job description

Mars is seeking a Sanitation Technician at our Wisconsin plant to clean and sanitize equipment and locations, follow sanitation schedules, and perform lockouts and permits as needed. The role requires adapting to temperature and environmental extremes while maintaining safety and food quality.

Shifts are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. You will handle lifting up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and pursue forklift and JLG lift certifications. Emphasis on safety, quality, and the Mars Five Principles.