Sanitation Team Member

Jimmy's Salad Dressing and Dips • Stewartville, MN

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About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member maintains cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety throughout Jimmy's production facility. The role supports compliance with FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements and company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), working closely with the Production Manager and production staff to complete sanitation schedules and maintain a safe, audit-ready environment.

The position performs daily pre- and post-operational sanitation inspections; disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles food processing equipment; applies approved cleaning chemicals using proper procedures and PPE; and cleans production, storage, and common areas. The team member also completes scheduled deep-cleaning tasks, maintains sanitation and chemical records, supports audits and allergen changeover protocols, and reports food safety concerns and equipment maintenance needs.

The role requires working the scheduled 12:00 PM–10:30 PM shift, including some weekends and holidays as required. Work involves physically demanding tasks in wet, cold, warm, and noisy facility areas, with exposure to chemicals, slippery surfaces, and moving machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English; bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in wet, cold, and warm environments throughout the facility.
• Ability to work 12:00 PM–10:30 PM, including some weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and food safety.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods of 8–10.5 hours per shift.
• Ability to use required PPE, including gloves, goggles, rubber boots, aprons, and hearing protection as required.
• Ability to follow safety protocols around loud equipment, slippery surfaces, and moving machinery.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights for overhead cleaning tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior food manufacturing, food service, or industrial sanitation experience; 6+ months preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, or food safety certifications such as ServSafe, PCQI, or SQF.
• Familiarity with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and COP (Clean-out-of-Place) systems.
• Experience using ATP testing devices and interpreting sanitation verification results.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational sanitation inspections of food-contact surfaces, equipment, and production areas.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble food processing equipment in accordance with written sanitation SOPs.
• Apply approved cleaning chemicals at correct concentrations using appropriate PPE and dilution procedures.
• Clean and sanitize floors, drains, walls, ceilings, non-food-contact surfaces, restrooms, break rooms, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Handle and dispose of waste, food debris, and recyclable materials according to facility procedures.
• Follow FDA, USDA, FSMA, and HACCP food safety guidelines and company sanitation requirements.
• Complete assigned Master Sanitation Schedule tasks, including deep-cleaning and periodic cleaning.
• Complete sanitation logs, chemical concentration records, and ATP swab testing documentation accurately.
• Report food safety concerns, foreign material risks, and unsanitary conditions to the Production Manager immediately.
• Participate in internal and third-party food safety audits, including applicable SQF and BRC audits.
• Follow allergen sanitation protocols and changeover procedures between allergen-containing products.
• Safely operate and maintain pressure washers, foam applicators, scrubbers, and auto-scrubbers.
• Mix and handle cleaning chemicals according to SDS guidance and the company chemical control program.
• Monitor and record chemical inventories and notify the supervisor when supplies are low.
• Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for damage or wear and report maintenance needs.
• Communicate sanitation completion status and issues to production team members and the Production Manager.
• Support sanitation activities during production changeovers and shift transitions.
• Assist with training new sanitation team members on procedures, chemical handling, and food safety expectations.
• Participate in team meetings, safety briefings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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