Sanitation Technician

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Location: Beloit, Wisconsin

Pay Rate: $20.45/hour

Shift: 2nd Shift, Rotating 7-2-3-2 Schedule (Work Every Sunday)

Hours: Generally starts as early as 2:45 PM to 11:00 PM. Overtime required as needed based on business demands. Start times and hours may vary due to attendance coverage, production schedules, and holiday requirements. Good attendance and punctuality are essential.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Sanitation Technician, you will help ensure a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment that supports the production and packaging of high-quality food products. Your work will directly contribute to food safety, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Perform plant cleaning and sanitation activities according to the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout all production and support areas.
• Operate sanitation and cleaning equipment including power washers, foam applicators, steamers, powered lifts, floor scrubbers, vacuum systems, compactors, and related equipment.
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as floor jacks and other designated tools.
• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble processing equipment including pumps, filters, bucket elevators, slurry systems, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Follow Allergen Elimination Procedures and established sanitation protocols.
• Handle, mix, and apply chemical cleaning solutions in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and manufacturer recommendations.
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), OSHA requirements, food safety standards, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
• Identify and report safety concerns, defective equipment, incidents, injuries, and potential sanitation risks.
• Assist with spill containment, waste removal, recycling collection, and pest activity reporting.
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP), and other safety program requirements.
• Participate in safety training, team development programs, plant initiatives, and Continuous Improvement activities including 5S.
• Maintain accurate documentation and may assist with data entry, chemical inventory tracking, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties and support mandatory overtime as business needs require.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

• Production and Operations teams
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety teams
• Maintenance technicians and engineering support
• Sanitation leadership and supervisors
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) personnel
• Pest control service providers
• Continuous Improvement and plant support teams

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of production or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to safely lift, move, push, and pull materials weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in wet, humid, hot, cold, and loud manufacturing environments while utilizing required PPE.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and commitment to following GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, SDS information, and operational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work overtime and varying schedules as needed.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, beverage, pharmaceutical, or regulated production environment.
• Experience with allergen control programs and sanitation validation procedures.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP), and OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience operating powered lifts, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, compactors, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Experience handling and mixing chemical cleaning concentrates.
• Knowledge of pest control, waste management, and recycling processes.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies such as 5S.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience creating or updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.