Sanitation Associate I

Schwan's Company • Salina, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Associate I works in a food manufacturing environment at the East Plant, cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, tools, and facility areas. The role uses steam, high-pressure hoses, and COP tank cleaning equipment, and includes disassembling and reassembling equipment as directed. Associates follow and document sanitation schedules, chemical use, and cleaning results to ensure required cleanliness and successful microbial indicator tests. This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement. The stated shift is third shift, from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.; a $2.00 shift differential applies from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with safety standards, including OSHA and local, state, and federal requirements, and GMPs.
• Ability to follow regulatory, customer, and company sanitation policies and procedures.
• Comfort working in varying environmental conditions, including hot and cold, wet and dry areas.
• Flexible availability to work full-time, overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 0–1 year of related experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, or a similar industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and high-pressure hoses to safely clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and facility areas, removing soil and contaminants according to procedures.
• Operate COP tank cleaning equipment to clean disassembled equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as directed.
• Follow sanitation schedules and conduct and document routine cleaning of the facility and production line.
• Use and document chemicals at stated concentrations and for appropriate applications.
• Verify and document that the correct chemicals and concentrations are used and that cleaning and sanitizing are complete, ensuring equipment and infrastructure are clean and pass microbial indicator tests.

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay.
• Earn up to 2 weeks of paid time off during the first year.
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 3 health plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans.
• Immediately vesting 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Company-paid financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support.

What This Job Offers

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