Sanitation Technician

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sanitation Technician to join our team at Schwan's Company. As a Sanitation Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring all equipment, tools, and facilities are properly cleaned and sanitized.

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities
• Safely clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and facilities to ensure all soil and contaminants are removed
• Understand and carry out directions and procedures related to cleaning and sanitation
• Work in a team environment and take direction from others
• Work in various environmental conditions, including hot, cold, wet, dry, and noisy environments
• Operate COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as directed
• Follow sanitation schedules to conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line
• Use and document chemical use to stated concentrations and for appropriate applications
• Verify and document that correct chemicals and concentrations are used and that cleaning and sanitizing is complete to deliver equipment and infrastructure that is clean and passes all micro indicator tests
• Understand facility cleaning and safety procedures
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal OSHA rules and regulations
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for a food plant and all applicable regulatory, customer, and company requirements (policies, procedures, regulations)
• Perform basic math and communicate well with others verbally
• Understand simple instructions, training materials, and product labeling and perform basic math
• Work different ranges of hours, such as full-time, overtime, or weekend shifts
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required, including bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety shoes or rubber boots

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Strong reading skills to understand documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong writing skills to record execution of sanitation duties and manage paperwork
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate steam and high-pressure hoses
• Ability to understand and carry out direction and procedures related to cleaning and sanitation
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to work in various environmental conditions

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being. This includes health, life, dental, and vision plans, two weeks paid vacation, 401(k) with company match, and more.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or other protected classes.