Sanitation R&D Utility

Overview

Under the direction of and reporting to Technical Services/Sample Supervisor, perform assigned cleaning and sanitation work in all functional/technical areas of Elkhart Lake Technical Center. Other duties in work areas such as Sensory, Packaging, S&R, and Product Development will be assigned as needed.

You will perform assigned cleaning and sanitation work in all functional/technical areas of Elkhart Lake Technical Center. Other duties in work areas such as Sensory, Packaging, S&R, and Product Development will be assigned as needed.

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.

• Comprehensive medical including 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

• Self-motivated with keen attention to details in performing sanitation tasks as outlined by Technical Services Supervisor.
• Work with a small team setting with other sanitation technicians to complete sanitation functions/duties to the Sargento standards to include:
• Moving/Dismantling of machinery and equipment so that they can be thoroughly cleaned, sanitized according to Sargento standards.
• Cleaning and sanitizing machinery, equipment, dishes, tools, counters, walls, and floor surfaces.
• Use of cleaning solutions, chemicals, liquids, and caustics to remove excess food soils from machines, equipment, conveyors, floors, walls, tables, etc.
• Reassembling of equipment.
• Assist sanitation lead in inspection of lab facilities and equipment following clean-up for conformance to company standards. Responsible for the quality of work completed.
• Removal of waste material and debris from the ELTC functional areas.
• Use of a cabinet washer, chemical foamer, and commercial dishwasher will be required.

• Support Package Engineering group with:
• Packaging R&D material qualifications by performing package integrity testing of materials in packaging labs, pilot plant, and in manufacturing facilities.
• Creation of production representative product and packaging in pilot plant for consumer and market testing.
• Package prototype creation in packaging labs, pilot plant, and in manufacturing facilities.
• Performing a variety of routine packaging lab tasks including operation and maintenance of test equipment and design tools and ordering stock materials.

• Interacts with sensory panelists and assist Sensory Technician with:
• Labeling plates/cups for sensory tests.
• Preparing samples according to detailed protocols.
• Transporting samples and equipment to sensory test sites.

• At times assist in Shipping and Receiving function for the Elkhart Lake Facility:
• Assist in inventory management of products and raw materials to comply with Company track & trace policies.
• Receive materials, parts, equipment, etc.
• Shipping of samples, small packages, parts, and equipment.
• Clean-out of areas.
• Removing materials and samples from inventory.

• Milk Standardization
• Cheesemake

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Sanitation…