Sanitation Operator

Darigold • Lynden, WA

1d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a motivated Sanitation Operator for its plant in Lynden, Washington. This full-time hourly union position helps keep the facility, equipment, and production areas clean, safe, and ready for dairy production. It is an active, hands-on role in a food production environment involving dairy products, production equipment, and cleaning chemicals. The operator follows food safety, quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), required attire, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and safely without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to complete multiple and/or repetitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability, including beginning work on time and conforming to work hours and schedule.
• Ability to stand and move throughout most of the shift and frequently use hands and arms to handle equipment, tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, or perform other physical tasks as needed.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, dry, or slippery conditions and around dairy products, food-processing sights, smells, equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work overnight, weekends, and rotating or varying shifts as needed.
• Wear required PPE, including gloves, goggles or face shield, rubber boots, and rain gear.

Responsibilities

• Assist production and maintenance teams with cleaning production equipment.
• Use cleaning chemicals and required PPE properly and safely, following established procedures.
• Clean hoses, floors, production areas, buckets, trash containers, handrails, restrooms, and other assigned facility areas.
• Remove production waste, including garbage.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Assist plant leadership in identifying, troubleshooting, solving, and preventing sanitation problems.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and chemical inventories to ensure supplies are available for effective cleaning.
• Complete documentation in accordance with Darigold policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including wearing required food safety attire and removing jewelry and cosmetic accessories in production areas.
• Follow safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits for eligible positions.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief, where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed