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Sanitation Technician
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A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$39,547 / year median in Minnesota
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Sanitation Technician Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC - 3.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details $16 - $18 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Chemical handling safety procedures Floor cleaning chemicals Removing debris Manufacturing facilities cleaning Food processing plant experience Safety regulations English Cleaning cooking equipment Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence High school diploma or GED Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility experience Food safety sanitizing procedures HACCP Cleaning and sanitation inspections Manual cleaning and decontamination technique Warehouse experience Environmental monitoring Safety equipment Industrial chemical handling Food safety Production documentation Manufacturing company experience Mechanical knowledge Kitchenware cleaning Entry level Chemical safety protocols FDA regulations Full Job Description Keep It Clean. Keep It Safe. Keep Production Moving. WPSFresh is looking for dependable, hardworking Sanitation Employees to help keep our food production facility clean, safe, and ready for production. This is an important hands-on role. You'll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and production areas to help ensure our products meet the highest standards for food safety, quality, and cleanliness . If you take pride in doing a job right, pay attention to the details, and don't mind getting your hands dirty, we'd like to meet you! What You'll Do Clean and sanitize food processing equipment, conveyors, production lines, utensils, and production areas. Disassemble and reassemble equipment to ensure thorough cleaning. Wash, scrub, rinse, and sanitize floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and other facility areas. Remove food residue, debris, and waste from production areas. Follow established sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and the Master Sanitation Schedule. Safely mix, handle, and use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Perform pre-operational inspections to make sure equipment and areas are clean and ready for production. Complete sanitation logs and required documentation accurately. Report equipment damage, maintenance needs, or food safety concerns to management. Follow GMPs, HACCP requirements, USDA/FDA regulations, and company food safety procedures. Wear required PPE and follow all plant safety procedures. Assist with environmental monitoring and corrective actions when needed. Work closely with Production and Quality teams to maintain high sanitation standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Be available to work weekends and other shifts as needed. What We're Looking For You don't need years of sanitation experience to be successful in this role. We can teach the right person. We're looking for someone who is: Dependable and committed to excellent attendance. Detail-oriented and takes pride in doing quality work. Comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Able to follow written procedures and safety instructions. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable safely handling cleaning chemicals and wearing required PPE. Able to communicate effectively in English. Willing to learn and follow food safety and sanitation standards. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Previous sanitation, food manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, or production experience. Basic mechanical aptitude. Experience safely disassembling and reassembling equipment. Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. What Makes This Job Important? Clean equipment and a clean facility are essential to producing safe, high-quality food . You'll play a direct role in protecting our customers, supporting our production team, and making sure the facility is ready to operate every day. If you're dependable, hardworking, and take pride in a job well done, come join the WPSFresh team! Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Apply today!