Sanitation Technician

Sanitation Technician Freshpack - 3.6 Monticello, WI Job Details Full-time $17 - $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Foreign language proficiency Chemical handling safety procedures Floor cleaning chemicals Manufacturing facilities cleaning Energy control procedures Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Manufacturing standard operating procedures Food safety sanitizing procedures Manual cleaning and decontamination technique Warehouse cleanliness Industrial chemical handling Food safety Hazardous energy control Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Continuous process improvement (CPI) Entry level Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description Description:

Want to keep our production environment safe and spotless? Join Freshpack as a Sanitation Technician and help ensure every product meets the highest food safety standards. We have openings for a Sanitation Technician to join our team. The Sanitation Technician is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic production environment by performing routine and deep cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards. This role follows established procedures, including the 7 Steps of Sanitation, and adheres to all safety, GMP, and SSOP guidelines. Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 280+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years. Duties/Responsibilities Execution Perform daily cleaning and sanitizing of processing equipment using the 7 Steps of Sanitation Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for effective cleaning Clean and maintain floors, drains, walls, and other facility surfaces on a regular schedule Execute scheduled cleaning of coolers, warehouses, and non-production areas Assist with deep cleaning and shutdown cleaning tasks during non-production days or special sanitation events Safety Follow all workplace safety policies, including proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout procedures, and chemical handling protocols Identify and report any unsafe conditions or practices immediately to Supervisor or Foreman Safely handle and apply cleaning chemicals, following all label instructions and dilution protocols Compliance Adhere strictly to all food safety guidelines, including GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) Participate in regular safety and food safety trainings and refreshers as required Proactively suggest improvements to sanitation processes to reduce risk and enhance product safety Support continuous improvement initiatives by participating in audits, reviews, and team meetings

Requirements:

Qualifications Ability to read, write, and communicate in English or Spanish Ability to work in wet, hot, or cold environments, lift/move equipment, and stand for long periods. Shifts 9:30pm - 6:00am Mon - Thu (some overtime required on Fridays) Benefits Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more! Referral program 401(k) program Get paid every Friday!