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. The role cleans and sanitizes equipment, tools, production lines, and facility areas according to sanitation procedures and schedules. The associate operates steam and high-pressure hoses and COP tank cleaning equipment, disassembles and reassembles equipment as directed, and uses and documents cleaning chemicals at specified concentrations. The role also verifies and documents that sanitation is complete and that equipment and infrastructure pass required microbiological indicator tests.

This is a full-time, third-shift position with hours from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Starting pay is $18.75 per hour, with an additional $2.00 shift differential for work between 3 p.m. and 6 a.m. Overtime, weekend work, and alternate shifts may be required. The posting describes opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of facility cleaning procedures and compliance with OSHA and local, state, and federal safety standards, as well as 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 clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and facility areas, ensuring soil and contaminants are removed 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 pass microbiological indicator tests.

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay.
• Earn up to two weeks of paid time off during the first year.
• Seven paid holidays and two personal days each year.
• Comprehensive benefits package with three health plans, two dental plans, and two 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