Sanitation Technician-1st Shift

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WPSFresh is seeking a dependable Sanitation Technician to clean and sanitize equipment and production areas in a refrigerated food production facility. The role helps ensure food safety, product quality, and cleanliness. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility required to start earlier or stay later when production and sanitation needs require it. Occasional weekend or additional hours may be required based on business and production needs. This is hands-on, physical work in a cold, wet environment involving water, cleaning solutions, and sanitizing chemicals. The employee will wear required personal protective equipment and follow plant safety procedures. The company is willing to train candidates who do not have years of sanitation experience.

Requirements

Dependable, with commitment to excellent attendance.
Able to work the regular Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule and start earlier or stay later when needed.
Comfortable working in a cold or refrigerated environment for extended periods.
Detail-oriented and takes pride in quality work.
Comfortable performing physical, hands-on cleaning work.
Able to follow written procedures and safety instructions.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable safely handling cleaning chemicals and wearing required PPE.
Able to communicate effectively in English.
Willing to learn and follow food safety and sanitation standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous sanitation, food manufacturing, janitorial, warehouse, or production experience.
Basic mechanical aptitude.
Experience safely disassembling and reassembling equipment.
Familiarity with cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize food processing equipment, conveyors, production lines, utensils, and production areas.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment to ensure thorough cleaning.
Wash, scrub, rinse, and sanitize floors, walls, drains, ceilings, and other facility areas.
Remove food residue, debris, and waste from production areas.
Follow established sanitation procedures, SSOPs, and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Safely mix, handle, and use cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
Perform pre-operational inspections to confirm equipment and areas are clean and ready for production.
Complete sanitation logs and required documentation accurately.
Report equipment damage, maintenance needs, or food safety concerns to management.
Follow GMPs, HACCP requirements, USDA/FDA regulations, and company food safety procedures.
Wear required PPE and follow plant safety procedures.
Assist with environmental monitoring and corrective actions when needed.
Work with Production and Quality teams to maintain high sanitation standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.