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Food Production Sanitation Associate Date Posted:

12 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 11, 2026

Recruiter:

Cargill Location:

Waco, Texas Salary:

USD44,000

to

USD52,000

Job Type & Industry:

Production, Manufacturing & Operations Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3017471434-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Cargill is seeking a Sanitation Associate to support safe, high-quality food production in our manufacturing facilities. In this role, you will clean and sanitize equipment, floors, and production areas to meet strict food safety and regulatory standards. You'll handle cleaning chemicals safely, follow detailed procedures, and document sanitation activities for audits. Working closely with production and maintenance teams, you'll help prevent contamination, support pre-operational inspections, and uphold Cargill's culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement while building skills for long-term growth. Responsibilities Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, floors, and work areas to meet food safety standards Disassemble and reassemble machinery for deep cleaning following SOPs and safety protocols Handle and properly dilute cleaning chemicals per guidelines and MSDS requirements Inspect and report hygiene, maintenance, or safety issues to supervisors promptly Complete sanitation checklists, logs, and documentation for audits and compliance Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to coordinate cleaning schedules Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures to prevent accidents Support pre-operational inspections and correct nonconformances before start-up Properly dispose of waste and manage recycling according to company and regulatory rules Participate in ongoing safety, food safety, and sanitation training Required Skills Industrial sanitation Food safety (HACCP/FSMA basics) Chemical handling and dilution Lockout/tagout procedures PPE use and safety compliance Cleaning and disinfection techniques Equipment disassembly/reassembly Sanitation documentation and logging Basic mechanical aptitude OSHA and GMP awareness