Sanitation Technician – Food Processing (Weekend/Overtime)

Michael Foods; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Wakefield facility, is seeking a sanitation-focused associate to ensure cleanliness and food safety compliance. You will follow master sanitation schedules, maintain equipment hygiene, and support start-up procedures in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, operating pallet jacks, and willingness to work weekends or overtime. Prior sanitation experience is helpful but not required, with training provided for job-specific procedures and safety

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Preferred manufacturing/sanitation experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a pallet jack license; forklift experience is a plus.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions and safely handle cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the department.
• Execute daily, weekly and monthly sanitation schedules.
• Follow start-up procedures and SOPs; adhere to GMPs.
• Cross-train in sanitation tasks and report equipment issues.
• Safely lift and handle up to 50 lbs and operate pallet jack as needed.
• Work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

Food safety & GMP

Safety compliance

Pallet jack operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Reading and following simple docs

Education

No experience required

Tools

Pallet jack license

Forklift experience

Job description

Michael Foods, Wakefield facility, is seeking a sanitation-focused associate to ensure cleanliness and food safety compliance. You will follow master sanitation schedules, maintain equipment hygiene, and support start-up procedures in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, operating pallet jacks, and willingness to work weekends or overtime. Prior sanitation experience is helpful but not required, with training provided for job-specific procedures and safety