Sanitation Technician - 3rd Shift

Butterball Farms, Inc.•Grand Rapids, MI

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer — we’re a company built on purpose. For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading food brands to create innovative, value-added butter products that bring flavor and quality to millions of tables. But our impact goes beyond what we make — our mission is simple: to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls. Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is a place where people grow, ideas thrive, and collaboration drives excellence. Here, we think like a team — working together to bring out the best in one another, celebrate progress, and keep raising the bar. As our business evolves, new people and ideas strengthen our foundation, helping us continue to deliver excellence. What We Offer At Butterball® Farms, we believe our team members are our greatest investment — that’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being, both at work and beyond. Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development, accountability, and internal promotion. High-Performance Culture Join a workplace where we challenge each other to grow, think differently, and deliver our best — every shift, every day. Inclusive & Supportive Environment We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Every voice matters. Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums Additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift roles. Comprehensive Benefits Plan Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance. Paid Time Off & Holidays Because rest and balance make us stronger. 401(k) with Company Match Invest in your future while you help us build ours. Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning Grow your career with educational support. Community Connection Access The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Previous Sanitation experience preferred, but not required willing to train the right individual.
Basic math skills (addition and subtraction)
Strong hand-eye coordination
Ability to consistently follow processes and standard work instructions
Effective team player with strong communication skills
Ability to read and understand written instructions
Flexibility with work schedule to accommodate high production volumes
Basic writing ability to complete necessary paperwork
Ability to safely operate a Hi-Lo and use a manual hand jack
Willingness to cross-train and assist in other processing areas as needed
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

Cover all electrical boxes and equipment before beginning the cleaning process
Safely and properly disassemble production equipment
Rinse equipment to remove all remaining raw materials and product residue
Properly apply foam, soap, and scrub the equipment
Sanitize equipment using appropriate sanitation methods and chemicals
Reassemble equipment back to its original state
Check for and remove any moisture present in pipes and on ceilings
Meet USDA and company sanitation standards using designated chemicals, foam machines, brushes, water hoses, etc.
Use 5S principles to organize the work area
Sanitize floors using appropriate chemicals and products, and squeegee excess water into waste drains
Understand the impact of the Sanitation Team’s work on microbial counts and overall product cleanliness
Verify equipment cleanliness after the sanitation cycle by checking that swab results are within acceptable limits

Benefits

Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
High-Performance Culture
Inclusive & Supportive Environment
Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning
Community Connection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)