Sanitation Operator

'' • Easton, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operator executes, inspects, and verifies sanitation activities throughout a food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and operational standards. The role maintains a safe food production environment by sanitizing processing equipment and production areas, identifying contamination risks, supporting sanitation verification programs, and ensuring equipment is ready for production.

The position is part of the plant Sanitation team and works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Food Safety partners. It supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations by maintaining sanitary conditions and production readiness across shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum three months of related experience and/or training.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely disassemble and reassemble processing equipment.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn food safety principles, GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling requirements.
• Ability to complete the McCain Operator Training Program and assigned certifications, including Food Safety and GMP Fundamentals, Chemical Safety and SDS Literacy, Sanitation Procedures and SSOP Compliance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification, and annual recertifications.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use touch-screen systems, sanitation tracking platforms, and electronic documentation tools.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, chemical labels, equipment instructions, SDS documents, and operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to chemical concentrations and sanitation documentation.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, noisy, and physically demanding manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, industrial sanitation, cleaning, or maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute sanitation procedures in accordance with SSOPs, GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
• Clean and sanitize food processing equipment and production areas, including conveyors, fryers, blanchers, cutters, flumes, piping systems, floors, and drains.
• Identify and eliminate product buildup, residue, biofilm indicators, and other contamination risks.
• Conduct visual inspections and support pre-operational inspections to verify cleanliness and production readiness.
• Safely disassemble and reassemble equipment for effective cleaning and inspection.
• Inspect equipment for damaged components, sanitation harborage points, leaks, corrosion, worn seals, and other maintenance concerns.
• Handle, mix, test, and apply approved cleaning and sanitizing chemicals according to procedures, SDS requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform and document sanitation verification activities, including ATP testing, chemical concentration checks, inspection records, and corrective actions.
• Follow safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE use, chemical safety practices, and hazard reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation teams on shift handoffs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

What This Job Offers

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