Sanitation Technician I

Cargill • Big Lake, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Technician I, you will help prepare equipment and production areas for daily operations in a food production facility. Using approved cleaning methods, tools, and chemicals, you will support food safety requirements, product quality standards, and operational readiness. The position is located in Big Lake, Minnesota, and offers a third shift from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Compensation is $21.65 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.

This role involves cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces; safely operating sanitation tools and equipment; and disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment. The technician completes sanitation records and reports food safety, equipment, or workplace safety concerns. Work takes place in a fast-paced, cold or warm production environment and requires PPE. The position may require overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to understand and follow safety, food safety, quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Ability to work with pork products.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or warehouse environments.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment and sanitation chemicals.
• Experience disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling production equipment.
• Work history in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production equipment, processing areas, and facility spaces according to established procedures and schedules.
• Operate sanitation tools and equipment, including hot water and high-pressure cleaning systems.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and follow established handling and storage procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble equipment to support production readiness and sanitation standards.
• Complete sanitation records and report food safety, equipment, or workplace safety concerns to appropriate team members.
• Perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested.
• Follow food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines to maintain compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Development opportunities
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed