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 applicable FDA, USDA, and FSMA requirements and company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and works with the Production Manager and production staff to carry out sanitation schedules and maintain a safe, audit-ready environment.

The position includes cleaning and sanitizing food-processing equipment, production and storage areas, and facility common areas; handling cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment; completing sanitation records and scheduled cleaning tasks; and supporting food safety audits, changeovers, and team training. The posting provides conflicting work schedules: the position details list 10 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 6 AM–12 PM Friday, while the qualifications list 12 PM–10:30 PM, including some weekends and holidays as required.

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 the scheduled shift; the posting lists both 10 AM–6:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 6 AM–12 PM Friday, and 12 PM–10:30 PM, with 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 (8–10.5 hours per shift).
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights for overhead cleaning tasks.
• Ability to use required PPE, including gloves, goggles, rubber boots, aprons, and hearing protection as required.
• Ability to work around water, cleaning chemicals, varying temperatures, loud equipment, slippery surfaces, and moving machinery while following safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of experience in food manufacturing, food service, or industrial sanitation 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 pre-operational and post-operational sanitation inspections of food-contact surfaces, equipment, and production areas.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble food-processing equipment according to 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, and production and storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize 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, and FSMA food safety guidelines and HACCP plans.
• 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 promptly.
• Participate in applicable internal and third-party food safety audits, including SQF and BRC audits.
• Follow allergen sanitation protocols and changeover procedures for allergen-containing products.
• Safely use 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 of low stock.
• Inspect cleaning tools and equipment for wear or damage and report maintenance needs.
• Communicate sanitation completion status and issues to production team members and the Production Manager.
• Support sanitation 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.
• Work the scheduled shift, including some weekends and holidays as required.

What This Job Offers

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