Sanitation Technician

Schwan's Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our company values a safe, clean, and healthy work environment, and we're looking for individuals who share this commitment.

We're seeking a Sanitation Associate to join our team in a full-time position within our manufacturing facility. As a Sanitation Associate, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of our equipment, tools, and facility. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are detail-oriented, team players, and committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities
• Safely clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and facility to ensure all soil and contaminants are removed per procedures
• Understand and carry out directions and procedures related to cleaning and sanitation
• Work in a team environment and take direction from others
• Work around 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
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct

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 + holidays for new hires
• 401k with Company Match

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, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.