Sanitation Technician in Random Lake, Wisconsin at KRIER FOODS LLC

The Sanitation Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all processing equipment, production areas, and the overall facility. This role plays a critical part in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient daily operations by following established sanitation procedures and quality standards.

Pay: $24- $26 an hour

Your starting pay will be determined by:

• Previous equipment operating experience
• Demonstrated proficiency operating equipment safely and efficiently
• The number and types of equipment you are qualified to operate

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, GMPs, and all company policies and procedures.

• Use all required personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.

• Understand and follow sanitation requirements, including proper chemical usage, concentration levels, time and temperature controls, cleaning procedures, and flow rates.

• Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-In-Place) cycles to ensure all cleaning steps meet specifications and are accurately documented.

• Communicate promptly with Management regarding equipment concerns, food safety risks, quality issues, or any sanitation processes that do not meet established standards.

• Support inventory management by monitoring and replenishing sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and parts as needed.

• Inspect completed sanitation work and follow up to ensure all equipment and areas meet sanitation and operational readiness requirements before production begins.

• Consistently meet performance expectations and contribute to the overall success of the sanitation and production teams.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: 1–2 years of sanitation experience required; prior experience in the food and beverage industry is strongly preferred.

• Compliance: Must adhere to all Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures, and Food Safety Management requirements.

• Availability: Must be able to work overtime as needed to support production demands.

• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend instructions and procedures in English effectively.

• Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing daily priorities.

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.

• Initiative: Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and address issues proactively.

• Math Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand simple calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averages.

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.