Sanitation Specialist

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. Were not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. Its in our DNA. Weve turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the #1 meat snack brand in America, thats still proudly family owned and operated.

Were a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Links Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Links Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand in America. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company’s house of brands is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Matador, BiFi and Peperami.

Sanitation workers are responsible for keeping the facility as clean as possible. They will use the best techniques for cleaning certain machines around the plant floor. Carryout responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.  

Hours Monday – Friday 3:30pm to 12:30am

Starting Wage – $18.00 an hour Shift Premium $1.50

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Cleans facilities and equipment, in proper sequence, and in a timely manner enabling pre-op inspection and set-up to begin on time for a successful start-up and hour-of-power for production.

Applies chemicals for cleaning, degreasing and sanitizing using sprayers and hoses.

Applies a hot water wash down (temperature 120-140 degrees) and cold water wash downs for all plant equipment, floors and walls.

Cleans equipment parts, overheads, units, pipes and lights, smokehouse,

Cleans breakroom & bathrooms during workhours.

Gathers trash in carts and transports to trash compactor for disposal.

Squeegees floors and clean drains in plant area.

Covers sensitive equipment with plastic for protection.

Follows daily sanitation schedule and achieve specified goals.

Completes Master Cleaning Schedule to ensure all areas of facility are cleaned on a regular basis.

Uses the proper chemical for the job and at the specified concentration.

Completes pre-inspections prior to FSQ (Quality) doing pre-operation inspections to minimize deficiencies found.

Assists with reassembly of machine(s) for start-up.

Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).

Suggests improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Safety:

Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the supervisor.

Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

Handles equipment and chemicals according to government, SDS and Company safety standards.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Preferred Experience: Cleaning or chemical sanitation experience/training or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Able to maintain regular attendance in accordance with work schedule.

Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.

Able to understand and follow Chemical & Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures and policies, once trained.

Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and out-side) the assigned department.

Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.

Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort and achievement.

Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.

Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related-problems.

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.

Ability to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team member.

Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, and team member motivational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jack Links is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.