Sanitation Team Member

NUESKES MEAT PRODUCTS INC • Wittenberg, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member disassembles, cleans, reassembles, and sanitizes meat-processing equipment. The role ensures industrial cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, machines, and facilities in accordance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and mandatory sanitation requirements. Team members perform varied tasks as directed by a supervisor and follow company safety guidelines. This is a regular full-time, second-shift position in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, typically scheduled Monday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with occasional Friday and Saturday work as needed.

The position requires accurate and timely documentation, communication, and record keeping; inspecting completed sanitation work; and following up to ensure sanitation and operating standards are met for a safe, effective, on-time production start. Team members must follow plant sanitation programs and company standards in QA and Sanitation Manuals and directives, and assist with training and instructing employees on sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs, and objectives. Work may involve cleaning in confined spaces and following lockout/tagout procedures. The role requires working independently with minimal supervision and may occasionally require weekend work for periodic equipment or infrastructure cleaning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior related experience and/or training.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness.
• Time management and reliability.
• Ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Regular, predictable attendance and ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to frequently lift or move hoses, equipment parts, and product containers weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to clean while standing, crouching, lying, kneeling, and crawling, and to perform overhead cleaning from a step ladder or scissors lift.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, reassemble, and sanitize meat-processing equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, machines, and facilities in accordance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and mandatory sanitation requirements.
• Complete documentation, communication, and record-keeping requirements accurately, promptly, and professionally.
• Inspect sanitation work and follow up to ensure operating and sanitation standards are met for a safe and effective on-time start of plant production and equipment.
• Perform tasks safely, including following lockout/tagout and confined-space cleaning requirements.
• Follow plant sanitation programs and comply with company standards in the QA and Sanitation Manuals and company directives.
• Adhere to and assist in training and instructing employees regarding sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs, and objectives.
• Work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform occasional weekend cleaning of equipment or infrastructure as needed.

What This Job Offers

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