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26-3245
Location:
Salina, Kansas Date posted: 06/23/2026
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Overview Success Profile Responsibilities Benefits Career Path Overview Take the first step toward an exciting new career! As a Sanitation Associate, you will be responsible for the disassembly, thorough cleaning, visual inspection, and reassembly of food production equipment. To succeed in this role, you should thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a good attention to detail, and work well as part of a team. You will be a crucial part in ensuring that our products are manufactured at a high quality and safe for our customers and our families! If you have an appetite for more, come join us at Schwan's and see how far your passion, talent and commitment to customer service will take you. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.
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$18.75 per hour Additional $2.00 shift differential from 3 p.m.•6 a.m.
Shift:
3rd
Hours:
12 am•7:30 am
What We Offer:
Weekly Friday pay Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year Comprehensive Benefit Package, including: 3 Health Plans 2 Dental Plans 2 Vision Plans Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match Short•& Long-Term Disability Plans Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks , this role is for you. This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement!
What You Will Do:
Operate steam and high-pressure hoses while safely cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and facility to ensure all soil and contaminates are removed per procedures. Operating COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment. Disassembling and reassembling equipment as directed. Following sanitation schedules to conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line. Using and documenting chemical use to stated concentrations and for appropriate applications. Verifying and documenting 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.
What You Will Bring:
High school diploma or GED preferred with 0•1 year of related experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment preferred. Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with safety standards (OSHA, local, state, and federal) and GMPs. Ability to follow regulatory, customer, and company sanitation policies and procedures. Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including hot/cold and wet/dry areas. Flexible availability to work full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required. CJ Schwan's and its employing subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Schwan's Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email career.search@schwans.com. #LI-KC1 Apply Saved Back to nav Share This Job LinkedIn Facebook X Email Benefits Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit schwanscompany.com . Health & Wellness Programs Vision Medical Paid Vacation 401(k) / Retirement plans Back to nav Start here. Go far. Sanitation Associate I Sanitation Associate II Sanitation Associate III Sanitation Supervisor Back to nav Our Brands Previous Next 1 2 3 Learn More Jobs For You Featured Jobs Recently Viewed Jobs Saved Jobs Zone Sales Manager•Foodservice East Orange, New Jersey, Barrington, New Jersey Sales Part-Time Merchandiser Staten Island Junction, New Jersey Merchandiser You have not viewed any jobs. View Open Positions You currently have no saved jobs to view. Please browse our open positions and save your favorites. You will be able to view them here when you revisit this page. View Open Positions Sign up for Job Alerts Don't see what you're looking for? Sign up and we'll notify you when roles become available. Email Address Interested In Category Location Add Manufacturing Jobs, Salina, Kansas, United States Remove Sanitation Associate, Salina, Kansas, United States Remove Confirm Email By submitting your information, you acknowledge that you have read our privacy policy (opens in new window) and consent to receive email communication from
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Register Find out more about who we are Timeline Video At Schwan's, we believe in creating a workplace that's as enjoyable as our food. Recently, our HR team was surprised with Bibigo Steamed Dumplings, bringing smiles and deliciousness to the office. It's these tasty perks and fun moments that make working here so special. Join our team and experience the joy of being part of a company that values great food and a great work environment! Schwan's People Magazine Dive into the latest edition of Moment Makers Magazine and discover the stories of our incredible team members and how they create moments of connection through the food we make. From heartwarming employee success stories to exciting company updates, our Spring 2026 edition shows how our people are creating a world of flavors for every table. We're Schwan's Employees What makes Schwans so special? Let our Employees tell you themselves in their own words!
