Sanitation Team Member

Winland Foods•North East, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Member supports a safe, clean, and high-performing food production environment. Working as a partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, this role carries out routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities, ensures equipment is clean and food safe, supports production employees, and helps the facility meet food safety and quality standards. The role also contributes to teamwork, productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The position is based at 11160 Parkway Drive, North East, Pennsylvania. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The listed pay is $23.05 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and others regarding work matters, including understanding and responding to oral communication, understanding written and safety information, and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive attitude, dependability, self-motivation, and willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push heavy loads, stand and walk for up to 90% of the shift, and climb as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform tasks involving climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision; normal hearing and vision with correction if needed, including ability to distinguish colors used for color-coded containers.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and adhere to safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out and safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation.
For advanced levels: proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line huddle measures to resolve issues.
For advanced levels: ability to lead projects, identify skill gaps, support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision, and take on progressively greater team responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities.
Ensure equipment is clean and food safe.
Follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.
Assist with chemical inventory control using FIFO practices.
Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Prepare accurate written documentation.
Participate in 5S efforts.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and promptly report food safety or quality issues to management.