Equipment Sanitation Technician 3rd Shift

Johnsonville•Sheboygan Falls, WI

6d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Sanitation Technician is a technical role on Johnsonville’s sanitation team, responsible for cleaning production equipment and facilities to meet or exceed Johnsonville’s and USDA’s sanitation and food-safety standards. The work helps prevent microorganism contamination and prepares facilities and equipment for the next production shift. The position is at the Meadowside facility and is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as production demands. The role involves using chemicals, hoses, lifts, and other equipment, working in cold and wet conditions, and completing sanitation and production documentation. Pay is $26.97–$29.03 per hour, plus a $2.00 shift premium. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Requirements

Sanitation experience is preferred.
Ability to work at heights above ground level.
Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.
Basic knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Ability to identify Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the area of responsibility and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Dependable, honest, and proactive.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong math background.
Must be able to become certified in chemical usage.
Willingness to work in cold and wet conditions.
Willingness to learn basic computer skills, such as Word and Excel.
Must be able to obtain a forklift license and maintain a safe driving record.
Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends.
Must be proficient in English based on business necessity.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
External candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check.
Must be eligible to work in the country where the job is located without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Sanitation experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare production equipment for cleaning by locking out machinery and covering necessary electrical equipment with plastic.
Teardown equipment according to department best practices to prepare it for sanitation.
Properly handle and use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Dry clean, pre-rinse, foam, scrub, post-rinse, wipe condensation, and sanitize production equipment to meet Johnsonville’s and USDA’s standards of acceptability.
Conduct environmental and bioluminescence swabbing.
Set up equipment according to department best practices to prepare it for production.
Accurately complete sanitation and any necessary production documentation.
Ensure timely completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks.
Maintain food-safety practices, including identifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the area of responsibility and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).