Sanitation

Shift: 3rd shift Monday through Friday, 10:30pm-6:30am

Your Story.

You are a punctual self-starter who works professionally in both a team environment as well as individually. You have a willingness to take direction. You like to work with your hands. You have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. You are known for your ability to learn new skills.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medicalincluding Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

What You Do.

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  Dismantling of some sections of machinery and equipment so that they can be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to WDA and USDA standards.

  
  
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  Perform Sanitation responsibilities as needed on your shift which requires the use of cleaning chemicals and specialized cleaning equipment to remove debris from machines, equipment, conveyors, floors, walls, tables, etc...

  
  
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  Remove all waste and debris from plant area and empty into compactor.

  
  
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  Use power floor scrubber, wet/dry vacuums and pressure hoses to clean floors.

  
  
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  Visually check facilities, equipment, tables, floors, etc... to ensure GMP standards are met

  
  
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  Assure that quality and quantity of work produced is acceptable to the company standards.

  
  
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  Ability to recognize food safety concerns throughout cleaning/sanitation process and to report these concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor, Production Manager or Sanitation Manager.

  
  
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  Demonstrate good communication skills and be respectful of others.

  
  
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  Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

  
  
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  Follow all GMP's as required by the plant.

  
  
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  Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.

  
  
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  Regular and reliable attendance.

  
  
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  Actively able to perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.

  
  
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  All other duties assigned.

  
  

Your Education and Experience.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HSED) required or minimally enrolled with anticipated completion in 12 months or less
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus

Your Qualifications.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and carry out lock out tag out procedures as required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, stand, and walk constantly.
• Ability to push/pull occasionally.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality standards.

Our Environment.

Sargento is a refrigerated food production facility and the ability to work in a cold environment is a necessity. Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and robotics are used during production, so the work environment is usually loud. During sanitation work, you may be exposed to wet, humid, damp conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 75 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website athttps://careers.sargento.com/us/en.