Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Sanitation Team Member

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Forks, ND, USA$21.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math; advanced levels require proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line huddle measures to resolve issues.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, Safe Quality Food standards, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Food Safety Modernization Act requirements, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, push heavy loads, stand or walk up to 90% of the shift, and climb as needed.
Near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand and arm movement.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and others at the worksite in English, including understanding and responding to oral communication, understanding written and safety information, and communicating in writing as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members; advanced levels lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
Normal hearing and vision, with correction if needed, including ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and adhere to safety policies, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting techniques.
Ability to work in conditions that may include wetness, humidity, moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations, depending on assigned area.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities.
Ensure equipment is clean and food safe.
Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on sanitation equipment.
Follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.
Assist with chemical inventory control using first-in, first-out practices.
Communicate sanitation results to other teams within the plant.
Follow good manufacturing practices, Safe Quality Food standards, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Food Safety Modernization Act requirements, and company food safety policies.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation, and recommend ways to improve plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.
Assist with standard operating procedure development and training.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.
Prepare accurate written documentation.
Participate in 5S efforts, assist in reviewing sanitation paperwork, and act as the 5S champion for the area.
Work with supervisors and the team to develop solutions to issues.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and immediately report food safety or quality issues to management.
Follow the Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Desired Qualifications

At least two years of work experience in manufacturing or food production sanitation is preferred.

At Winland Foods, our commitment to Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration shapes everything we do—from the food we make to the people who make it possible.

As a Sanitation Team Member, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and high-performing production environment. You’ll guide daily sanitation activities, support line employees, and help ensure our facility meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. Acting as a trusted partner to the Sanitation Supervisor, you’ll not only keep our operations running smoothly but also model the values that define Winland—leading by example, fostering teamwork, and respecting the well-being of every employee.

This is more than maintaining cleanliness—it’s about protecting the integrity of our products, supporting the success of your team, and contributing to Winland’s mission of delivering food experiences that delight consumers and earn their trust.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

ND Grand Forks

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Sanitation Team Member

Job Description:

Schedule:Tues - Sat 7:00am - 4:30pm

Work Location: 1801 N 36th St Grand Forks, ND 58203

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management maydeemnecessary from time to time.

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

Assistswith routine and non-routine plant sanitation activities.
Ensures equipment is clean andfood safe.
Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance on Sanitation equipment.

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:

Understand and follow plant policies for placing materials on hold and collecting retention samples.
Assistwithchemicalinventory control following FIFO practices.
Communicate sanitation results to other teams within the plant.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
Maintain cleanliness andsanitation.
Makes recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

Assistteam members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.
Assist with SOP development and training.
Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

Prepareaccuratewritten documentation.
Participate in 5S efforts.
Assistin reviewing sanitation paperwork.
Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.
Act as 5S champion for area.

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum2yearof work experience in manufacturing or foodproductionsanitationpreferred.
18+ years of age.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

Ability tooperate, troubleshoot, andadvise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude with the ability toidentifyand resolvequalityirregularities.
Proficiencyin SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
Advanced levels requireproficiencyin MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Safety & Compliance:

Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
Ability tolift upto 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.

Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers,supervisorsand others at the worksiteregardingwork matters, which are mostly conducted in English.  This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).
Advanced levels lead projects,identifyskill gaps, and support multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:

Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands:

Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Ability tolift upto 50lbsfrequently.
Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
Employeesmust wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations depending on the area assigned
Mustmaintaina clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issuesimmediatelyto management.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the Company

Winland Foods

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers. It produces a wide range of meal-prep items—such as pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners—for both private label and its own brands, supplying mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers. The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated, globally scaled supply chain and by operating within Windoria, a broader group formed with La Doria to expand reach across North America and Europe. Its goal is to meet growing private-label demand by offering diverse manufactured foods at scale through the Windoria platform.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Oak Brook, IL
Founded: 2022

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