Sanitation Team Member

Winland Foods•St. Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Winland Foods, we believe great food starts with great people—people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Processing Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our production process running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain processing machinery and equipment, monitor product flow, and ensure every batch meets our rigorous quality and food safety standards. This role is more than just keeping production moving—it’s about working with a team that supports one another, takes pride in doing things the right way, and is committed to continuous improvement. By bringing your energy, attention to detail, and respect for safety, you’ll help us deliver food experiences that consumers can trust and enjoy. This position requires a self-directed, team-oriented individual who will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the degree of cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the plant to adhere to government requirements and ensure the highest attainable level of product safety. Potential candidates for this position must possess a moderate level of technical abilities and be capable of completing specialized safety training.

Requirements

Must possess good oral and written communication skills as well as basic math skills
Read, write, and communicate in English
Must be organized and detail oriented
Should be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, basic OSHA safety regulations and have at least 6 months' experience in a food manufacturing facility
Must be able to lift at least 55 pounds and work at high elevations, in confined areas, in extreme heat and cold and in outside conditions regularly
Must be able to navigate numerous flights of stairs/ladders on a continual basis
Learn how to operate a variety of sanitation equipment (i.e., floor scrubbers, man lifts, high pressure washers, fork trucks, etc.).
Use various hand tools like scrapers, air hose, ladders, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
Work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Break down, clean, and sanitize food-processing equipment
Regularly work in confined spaces such as dryers, and semolina silos
Perform general cleaning and maintenance of structural components such as walls, floors, HVAC units and ductwork, lights, pipes, windows, and ceilings
Regularly clean and maintain auxiliary rooms, structures, and outside areas of facility
Properly mix and safely apply cleaning and sanitizing chemicals when necessary
Maintain and complete OSHA, food safety and HACCP paperwork associated with the position
Periodically perform or participate in GMP or Food Safety audits. Effectively communicate results and corrective actions as required
Ensure that equipment is properly maintained to produce safe, quality, and legal product
Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas
Use sound judgment and exercise caution to ensure personal safety and the safety of others
Communicate effectively with other Team Members and across the functions to support a self-directed work environment
Perform all other duties as assigned