Sanitation Technician — Night Shift, Growth & Benefits

Agropur Cooperative; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Lake Norden, SD is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the cheese production facility and warehouses. You will operate belt lines and Elevated Finishing Vats, monitor recipe variables, and perform CIP on belts and equipment while following QA policies and MSS requirements.

The role offers a starting rate of $22.59/hour with a $1.50 hourly night-shift differential, plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Experience in food service/food plant sanitation preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude; chemical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production facility and warehouses.
• Operate belt lines, Elevated Finishing Vats, and monitor recipe variables during production.
• Perform Clean In Place (CIP) for belts and equipment.
• Identify and sanitize areas needing attention; report safety or sanitation issues.
• Assist with audits and maintain an infection-free, compliant environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

CIP system familiarity

Job description

Agropur Cooperative in Lake Norden, SD is seeking a Sanitation Technician to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the cheese production facility and warehouses. You will operate belt lines and Elevated Finishing Vats, monitor recipe variables, and perform CIP on belts and equipment while following QA policies and MSS requirements.

The role offers a starting rate of $22.59/hour with a $1.50 hourly night-shift differential, plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, 3 weeks PTO, and