Sanitation Worker 3rd shift

Post Holdings, Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food processing company as a sanitation worker at our Wakefield facility. This role focuses on maintaining equipment cleanliness, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring food quality. No prior experience is required, making it a great opportunity for those looking to start a career in manufacturing. You will be part of a dedicated team, working in a dynamic environment where safety and quality are top priorities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training needed.
• Prior manufacturing and sanitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules.
• Inspect areas and report mechanical problems.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents, and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled, and curds.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: This position is responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned department area. It also involves complying with safety work rules at all times, reinforcing safety as a core value, and ensuring all policies related to food safety and quality are followed to reduce variability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall equipment cleanliness and sanitation of the department area.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly master sanitation schedules.
• Follow daily production start-up procedures.
• Cross-train in sanitation jobs.
• Report equipment and mechanical problems.
• Inspect areas using team efforts.
• Follow plant goals proactively.
• Reference the CP Manual for sanitation questions.
• Handle chemicals such as caustics, acids, quats, bleach, and peracetic safely, understanding proper procedures.
• Conduct effective pre-op to RTE standards.
• Consistently titrate correctly.
• Replace gaskets as needed.
• Perform daily pre-op inspections and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Follow SOPs and maintain GMPs, sanitary conditions, and product quality.
• Adhere to safety policies, report unsafe conditions.
• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• No prior experience or training needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior manufacturing and sanitation experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must obtain and maintain a pallet jack license; forklift experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs safely.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Self-motivated, willing to seek guidance.
• Open to change, adaptable.
• Ability to work in challenging environments (cold, wet, noisy, dusty, humid).
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Physical ability to stand, ascend/descend stairs, bend, and reach during shifts.