Sanitation Technician

Job Description

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Overall Goal of Position: Be an integral part of keeping production operating by keeping machine clean.

Our Recipe:

• What are we making?
  • A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families
• Why are we making it?
  • To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors
• How do we make it? With
  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Executional Excellence
  • Teamwork
• Where are we going? / What does our “product look like?

• • One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Shifts Available:

1st Shift: Wednesday - Sunday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday 10:30 pm - 7:00 am

Job Summary:

Primary responsibilities include safely and efficiently cleaning and sanitizing the dressing and mayonnaise production process equipment, supporting quality assurance activities and timely completion of all required sanitation documentation. This employee is responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of the Line 1, 3 and 5 Fillers. Included in overall duties is to disassemble and assemble other production equipment, operate sanitation equipment record and report accurate measurements and counts, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.

Maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout plant. Requires close communication and coordination with Production supervisor, packaging and process lead persons, scheduling, quality assurance, maintenance, and warehousing.

What will you do?

• Detailed Knowledge of how to disassemble, clean and reassemble the Line 1, 3 and 5 Fillers.
• Operation of Sanitation Equipment including Foam Machine, COP Trough, and Floor Scrubber.
• Take the initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions required to fulfill plant sanitation standards.
• Take action necessary to insure continuous optimal sanitation.
• Complete required reports.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and their uses and precautions.
• Knowledge of soils and soil elimination.
• Communicate clearly with others in process, packaging, and support positions.
• Safely operate pallet jack to move materials.
• Regular attendance is an essential part of this function.
• Coordinate system cleaning so that work is done efficiently and correctly.
• Follow and adhere to safety, operating, AIB, and GMP procedures
• Train co-workers in operation of system and procedures as directed.
• Other functions as required
• Management retains the discretion to change these duties at any time without notification.

The Ideal Candidate Will have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED): or one to three months-related experiences and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of formulation process is very beneficial.
• Understand and utilize process operation to perform functions as required for efficient sanitation equipment.
• Must be able to accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions as required for efficient materials management and production.

Successful Attributes:

• Initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions
• Curious, with desire to continuously learn and to support continuous improvement.
• Possesses a strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the capacity to work with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team.
• Can easily adapt to change in the work environment.

Physical Attributes:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Read and interpret documents.

What is in it for you?

• 401K plan
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Vacation and 9 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options.

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis prohibited by law.