Sanitation Technician

Position Title: Sanitation Worker

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Plover Appetizers, Plover WI

Requisition ID: 33136 

Job Summary  

The Project Beyond Sanitation Worker will play a key role cleaning production equipment, machines, and work areas. Responsibilities will include handling and preparing cleaning chemicals, preparing sanitizers, preparing chemical concentrations, handling, and storing the chemicals, and managing chemical accidents, dry clean-up and disposing of waste.  

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Clean and sanitize the plant to meet quality and bacterial standards imposed by plant standards. 

• Completely sanitize the plant effectively and efficiently. 

• Some after-construction detail cleaning will also be required.  

• Work in an environment that is wet, humid, and undergoes extreme temperature changes. 

• Work around large processing equipment where chemicals are used to complete the sanitation process. 

• Must be able to work as a team along with other members of the crew, under stressful conditions, and be flexible and willing to perform varying tasks per the supervisor's instructions and in accordance with all safety guidelines mandated by the employer. 

• Lift/ move hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing 20-80 lbs. throughout every work shift. 

• Assist in transporting heavy equipment with forklifts or other devices. 

• Wear employer-specified protective gear. 

• Exposure to chemical cleaning solutions (with protective gear). 

• Perform varying tasks while standing, lifting, crouching, etc. during extended periods of time. 

• Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will not create or pose any danger to self or others. 

• The position will require a scissor lift certification.  

Other Job Duties:  

• High Lift certification will be required 

• Ability to use power equipment as required (i.e Backpack vacuums, floor scrubbers and steam cleaner.) 

• Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required for chemical use 

• Work around cleaning chemicals 

• Will require extended periods on lifts and ladders. 

• Will require work in a construction zone at times. 

Working Schedule and Required Flexibility  

• This will be a position that will require flexible availability. Some weekend, night and early morning hours will be required. Any second shift or third shift hours will qualify for the shift differential. This can happen at short notice.  

• Full-time 40 hours per week.  

• Overtime may be required.  

• This position will require working during plant downtime.  

• The Project Beyond Sanitation Worker will be key in commissioning the new line.  

• A passion for the sanitization process is a plus.  

• Previous sanitation experience preferred but not required.   

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Competencies) 

• High school diploma or equivalent schooling. 

• Good paperwork/ documentation skills. 

• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents relating to the job. 

• Effectively communicate with individuals of all levels, both internally and externally. 

• Ability to work effectively, courteously, and respectively with other employees.  

Physical Requirements 

• Physically capable of performing all required duties including heavy lifting. 

• Ability to pass fit test.  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

It is the policy of McCain and each of its establishments to select and employ the best qualified 

personnel in all facilities and at all locations, to provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees, including upgrading, promotion, and training and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, non-job-related disability or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Benefits : At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.