Sanitation Assistant

Deli Star Corporation • St. Louis, MO

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Deli Star is a food manufacturing company specializing in fresh, sous-vide cooked proteins and patented food safety technologies. They are a mission-driven startup focused on creating a more nutritious, efficient, and sustainable food system. With 155 employees, they are described as nimble, innovative, and impactful. Deli Star highlights its rapid growth, strong customer partnerships, and long-term vision for a vertically integrated, tech-forward manufacturing platform. This role offers job stability, is an entry-level opportunity for gaining food manufacturing experience, and provides growth potential within the company. The position emphasizes a team environment that values safety and respect, with strong benefits starting on day one and paid time off.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 2 years related job experience
• Must have good problem identification and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to reach, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to walk or stand majority of shift
• Must be able to work in a cold, damp to hot, wet, and humid environments
• Frequent sustained lifting, sometimes overhead
• Repetitive and/or frequent sustained reaching, twisting, bending, and stooping

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sanitation, or manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and use all required protective equipment
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble production equipment and tools
• Clean and sanitize production areas, tools, and equipment daily
• Prepare the facility for next-day production
• Conduct detailed post-operation inspections to verify sanitation standards
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed consistently, including PPE and equipment safeguards
• Complete and verify daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks in accordance with SSOPs
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, ensuring all activities are documented
• Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to food safety and quality
• Perform and document post-operation inspections as required
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and maintain compliance with USDA, SQF, FDA, and company standards
• Promote a safety-first culture in all job duties
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment
• Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication with peers and supervisors
• Uphold Deli Star’s Cultiv8 philosophy and company values
• Assist other personnel with daily operations as needed
• Partner with the quality assurance team to achieve high sanitation and safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and facility needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.) that begin on day one of hire.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, short term disability, etc.
• 401k & company provided match
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company led Leadership & Development Programs
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Bonus Incentive Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED