Sanitation Equipment Operator - 3rd Shift

Stratas Foods • Nashville, TN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Equipment Operator, you will clean, inspect, disassemble, and reassemble food processing equipment while operating Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and production-ready. This position is an integral part of our manufacturing operation and works closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to keep the plant and equipment very clean and audit-ready.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, food safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Follows written procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures accurately.
• Produces accurate documentation and maintains required production and sanitation records.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and is available to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility by learning multiple processes and supporting various production areas.
• Fills in for temporary or permanent vacancies as business needs require.
• Complies with all Stratas Foods policies, GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing, beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience performing equipment sanitation, operating CIP systems, or working with production equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform the safe disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly of pumps, sanitary piping, processing equipment, and production line components.
• Operate and monitor Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems to ensure equipment meets food safety and sanitation standards.
• Safely handle and apply sanitation chemicals while following all chemical handling procedures and required PPE guidelines.
• Complete scheduled sanitation activities, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks.
• Inspect equipment during the sanitation process and promptly communicate mechanical or operational concerns to the supervisor or Maintenance.
• Identify, report, and assist in resolving food safety, quality, or equipment issues observed during sanitation activities.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety requirements, and all Stratas Foods policies and procedures.
• Maintain production areas through cleaning of floors, drains, overhead structures, and other facility components to support a safe, sanitary, and audit-ready environment.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure equipment is cleaned, inspected, and ready for production startup.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• College tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Match up to 5%
• Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay

What This Job Offers

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